Debates between Lord Campbell-Savours and Lord Livermore during the 2024 Parliament

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Debate between Lord Campbell-Savours and Lord Livermore
Monday 21st October 2024

(1 month, 1 week ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Campbell-Savours Portrait Lord Campbell-Savours (Lab) [V]
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Why not positively foster pupil migration from the public schools into the state boarding school sector, such as Keswick School, a comprehensive in the Lake District? They offer a far wider social mix, often higher standards of education, help to foster far more balanced social interaction among the young, and all at a fraction—often one-third —of the cost. Is this discussion about not just tax receipts but breaking down social division that can begin in childhood and later divide society?

Lord Livermore Portrait Lord Livermore (Lab)
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I am very grateful for my noble friend’s insights. I will take those on board.