Debates between Damian Hinds and Gareth Johnson during the 2019-2024 Parliament

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Debate between Damian Hinds and Gareth Johnson
Monday 11th March 2024

(7 months, 3 weeks ago)

Commons Chamber
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Gareth Johnson Portrait Gareth Johnson (Dartford)  (Con)
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T5. I have four grammar schools in my constituency, which provide an important and very popular element of a diverse education system. Therefore, will the Minister please commit today to continue her support of grammar schools, both now and in the future?

Damian Hinds Portrait The Minister for Schools (Damian Hinds)
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I support all great schools in our diverse school system, including strong grammar schools. I continue to encourage grammar schools to increase access for disadvantaged pupils, which can help so much with social mobility.

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Debate between Damian Hinds and Gareth Johnson
Tuesday 12th September 2023

(1 year, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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Damian Hinds Portrait Damian Hinds
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The sale is progressing. Of course, any proposed development would be subject to approval from Reading Borough Council’s planning department, and the usual due diligence requirements and so on will apply.

We quite often throw around the term “doughty campaigner” in this Chamber, but I can certainly say that the hon. Gentleman and my right hon. Friend the Member for Reading West (Sir Alok Sharma), his neighbour, have been incredibly assiduous in their attention to this matter on behalf of their constituents. In turn, I commit to him that we will absolutely stay in touch.

Gareth Johnson Portrait Gareth Johnson (Dartford) (Con)
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11. What steps his Department is taking to help ensure that offenders attend their sentencing.