Schools: Religious Education

Debate between Lord Hughes of Woodside and Lord Nash

Thursday 30th June 2016 Lords Chamber

[Lord Nash]

We issued clear guidance in December on this matter and we do not recognise that point.

[Lord Hughes of Woodside (Lab)]

The Minister says that he disagrees with the judgment. Will he explain why the Government have reached that decision?

[Lord Nash]

Because the decision was based on a very narrow point, and Dr Juss’s interpretation gives it a much wider aspect. It was a very specific case about the content of GCSEs.

Childcare Ratios

Debate between Lord Hughes of Woodside and Lord Nash

Thursday 9th May 2013 Lords Chamber

[Lord Nash]

I am grateful for my noble friend’s question and confirm that we are considering the consultation.

[Lord Hughes of Woodside]

In the traffic this morning coming into the House, I happened to have the radio on and heard the very eminent professor who conducted the study on childcare. She said that she was totally opposed to the changes and the ratios recommended by Government. Will the Minister listen to her?

[Lord Nash]

We have had more than 1,000 replies to the consultation and will examine them all closely.