Debates between Damian Hinds and Andrew Bridgen during the 2019-2024 Parliament

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Damian Hinds and Andrew Bridgen
Monday 11th December 2023

(10 months, 3 weeks ago)

Commons Chamber
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Damian Hinds Portrait The Minister for Schools (Damian Hinds)
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My right hon. Friend and constituency neighbour has been a long-time champion on this matter, and I know his local work well. There are 701 free schools open, and a further 140-plus are in the pipeline. There is a current round of applications for consideration of special and alternative provision free schools, but further capital would be a matter for future spending reviews.

Andrew Bridgen Portrait Andrew Bridgen (North West Leicestershire) (Reclaim)
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T6. The independent review of relationships, sex and health education in schools submitted its recommendations to the Secretary of State back in September. When will those recommendations be made public? If they are not to be made public, why not?

Damian Hinds Portrait Damian Hinds
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As the hon. Gentleman knows, we are conducting a review of RSHE guidance. These are important and sensitive topics and it is important to get them right. He will not have long to wait to see the results.