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Debate between Chris Green and Kelly Tolhurst
Thursday 26th November 2015
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Chris Green (Bolton West) (Con)
8. What support the Government is providing to encourage more girls to choose STEM subjects in schools.
Kelly Tolhurst (Rochester and Strood) (Con)
11. What support the Government is providing to encourage more girls to choose STEM subjects in schools.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Women and Equalities and Family Justice (Caroline Dinenage)
The Government are determined to increase the number of young people, particularly girls, studying science, technology, engineering and maths. There have been 12,000 more STEM A-level entries for girls over the last five years, but of course more needs to be done. That is why we are supporting schools through professional development and enrichment activities, including the Stimulating Physics Network, STEMNET and the inspiring Your Life campaign, which will transform perceptions of science and maths.