Debates between Baroness Morgan of Cotes and Lord Mann during the 2015-2017 Parliament

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Baroness Morgan of Cotes and Lord Mann
Monday 26th October 2015

(9 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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Baroness Morgan of Cotes Portrait Nicky Morgan
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The Government believe very firmly in the expansion of all good and outstanding schools, regardless of what type of schools they are, because we want all children to have an excellent education regardless of birth or background.

Lord Mann Portrait John Mann (Bassetlaw) (Lab)
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T4. A part of rip-off Britain is increasingly affecting schools, which is the branding of every item of clothing by academies under the guise of school uniforms. As there is a monopoly supplier for every school, what is the Secretary of State doing to ensure that there is some competition so parents can have a choice and save some of their valuable earnings?