Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Chris Ruane and David Laws

Monday 10th February 2014 Commons Chamber

[Mr Laws]

I entirely agree with my hon. Friend’s views, and I know that he has taken a keen interest in this issue. It is a responsibility for all individual schools and head teachers to keep their schools open in adverse weather conditions. The Department has issued clear guidance. We are conscious that the unnecessary closure of schools causes disruption to children’s education, and to parents and to the economy.

[Chris Ruane (Vale of Clwyd) (Lab)]

I would like to thank the Minister—[Interruption.] No. 3, Mr Speaker. I was getting carried away.