Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Department for Education

Oral Answers to Questions

Anne Marie Morris Excerpts
Monday 17th October 2011

(13 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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Michael Gove Portrait Michael Gove
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I am grateful to the hon. Lady and know that she has recently completed a report on some of the barriers to young women taking advantage of the opportunities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. A new UTC is opening in Sheffield and I hope to be able to work with her to ensure that it generates enthusiasm among boys and girls in Sheffield and across South Yorkshire for the superb education it will offer.

Anne Marie Morris Portrait Anne Marie Morris (Newton Abbot) (Con)
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The Secretary of State will perhaps be aware of recent correspondence I sent to his ministerial team about the possibility of opening a UTC in Newton Abbot. Has he had an opportunity to consider the proposal, which would transform our local economy, and would one of his team be prepared to meet me to discuss it?

Michael Gove Portrait Michael Gove
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One of my team will be more than happy to meet my hon. Friend—I imagine my colleagues will be fighting to see her. Plymouth is already benefitting from a new UTC, but there is no reason why other equally beautiful parts of Devon should not also benefit.