Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Anne Milton and Gareth Thomas

Monday 4th February 2019 Commons Chamber

[Gareth Thomas (Harrow West) (Lab/Co-op)]

T3. Because of their religious character, Catholic sixth-form colleges such as the nationally renowned St Dominic’s in my constituency cannot, even if they wanted to, take advantage of the financial inducements available that converting to an academy might offer. What steps, then, will the Secretary of State take to end the double discrimination against Catholic sixth-form colleges and allow them access to the extra financial resources that academies get?

[The Minister for Apprenticeships and Skills (Anne Milton)]

I visited St Dominic’s only last week, as the hon. Gentleman will be aware, and was astounded at the brilliant work it is doing. I am very aware of the problem facing Catholic sixth-form colleges, as is the Secretary of State, and we are considering it.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Anne Milton and Gareth Thomas

Monday 14th May 2018 Commons Chamber

[Gareth Thomas (Harrow West) (Lab/Co-op)]

Will the Minister for sixth-form colleges be willing to meet me to discuss some of the financial and capital needs facing Britain’s best sixth-form college, St Dominic’s in my constituency?

[The Minister for Apprenticeships and Skills (Anne Milton)]

I would be delighted to meet the hon. Gentleman.