Tuesday 3rd September 2013

(11 years, 3 months ago)

Westminster Hall
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Dominic Raab Portrait Mr Raab
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My hon. Friend is right. It is particularly regrettable that we have such a delay in comparison with other countries if we could take simple steps, which would not even cost the taxpayer money, to reduce the delay through political will and co-ordination.

Caroline Nokes Portrait Caroline Nokes (Romsey and Southampton North) (Con)
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I congratulate my hon. Friend on securing the debate. He has mentioned political will and co-ordination; does he agree that county councils and local education authorities can play a critical role in getting the HeadSmart cards out to schools? Will he join me in commending Hampshire county council, which has met Mrs Langton-Gilks and is working to ensure that the message is better disseminated to schools to increase awareness?

Dominic Raab Portrait Mr Raab
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My hon. Friend is bang on. I was going to come on to exactly that point, and I could not agree more.