All 2 Debates between Charlie Elphicke and Anne Milton

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Debate between Charlie Elphicke and Anne Milton
Monday 4th February 2019

(5 years, 4 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Anne Milton Portrait The Minister for Apprenticeships and Skills (Anne Milton)
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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.

Charlie Elphicke Portrait Charlie Elphicke (Dover) (Con)
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T9. Will the Secretary of State join me in congratulating Eythorne Elvington Community Primary School in my constituency, where 100% of pupils met the expected standard of reading, writing and maths—up 23% on last year? Does that not show how school standards are rising?

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Debate between Charlie Elphicke and Anne Milton
Tuesday 22nd November 2011

(12 years, 6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Anne Milton Portrait Anne Milton
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My right hon. Friend is absolutely right. Conditions will be attached to the ring-fenced money to determine how it can be spent, but any expenditure will need to refer to promoting or protecting public health. I hesitate to use the word “shortly”, which the previous Government used on many occasions, but it will be published along with the outcomes framework. It is important that we get it right.

Charlie Elphicke Portrait Charlie Elphicke (Dover) (Con)
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Will the Minister join me in congratulating Kent county council and Dover district council on their enthusiasm for taking over public health responsibilities and on the fact that they are looking at how to expand the resources that are available by considering the co-commissioning of social services with local GPs? Finally, may I inject a note of caution about the new community health trusts?

Anne Milton Portrait Anne Milton
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I am happy to join my hon. Friend in congratulating Kent county council. As he rightly points out, these moves have been welcomed by many local authorities, many of which already do much to improve the health and well-being of their populations. It is extremely important that councils are eager to start, as I know they are, and eager to get that money and see the public health outcomes framework so that they can build on some of the good work they have already done.