Andrew Selous
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Michael Gove
I would be delighted to meet head teachers from the hon. Gentleman’s constituency.
Andrew Selous (South West Bedfordshire) (Con)
May I commend the Secretary of State for his determination to reverse this country’s slide down the international league tables? He is right to ensure that his expectations for English children are no lower than other countries’ expectations for their children.
Michael Gove
I am grateful to my hon. Friend for his comments. It is vital that we assert, across the political divide, our determination to ensure that our country becomes a world champion in English, maths and science, alongside generating world champions in tennis, rowing and other great activities.