Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Department for Education

Oral Answers to Questions

Bob Russell Excerpts
Monday 21st November 2011

(12 years, 8 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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We congratulate the hon. Lady.

Bob Russell Portrait Bob Russell (Colchester) (LD)
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As the Secretary of State knows, there is a shortage of primary school places right across the country. Does he agree that the situation is made considerably worse when the local education authority shows an inability to undertake forward planning? Thirty primary schools in Colchester have waiting lists. Will his officials please chase Essex education authority to get on with providing schools in my constituency?

Michael Gove Portrait Michael Gove
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Consider it chased.