Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Department for Education

Oral Answers to Questions

Andrew Percy Excerpts
Monday 21st January 2013

(11 years, 3 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Laws Portrait Mr Laws
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I entirely agree with the hon. Gentleman, who will be aware that a bidding round is being considered and that announcements will be made in the spring.

Andrew Percy Portrait Andrew Percy (Brigg and Goole) (Con)
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Despite improvements in recent years, educational attainment in North Lincolnshire is still not where we would like it to be. May I urge the Minister to do everything he can to ensure that the UTC application for Scunthorpe progresses?

David Laws Portrait Mr Laws
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We note carefully hon. Members’ representations about UTC applications in their areas. Obviously, I cannot comment on individual applications under consideration, but we note his support.