David Evennett
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(4 years, 10 months ago)
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The Prime Minister
I thank the hon. Lady for raising that issue with me, and if I cannot do it I am sure the Health Secretary can.
Sir David Evennett (Bexleyheath and Crayford) (Con)
Does my right hon. Friend share my concerns about the lack of educational achievement and aspiration among so many of our working-class boys across the country? Will he make it a top priority for his Government to ensure that all schoolchildren throughout the country are given the opportunities to maximise their talents?
The Prime Minister
Yes I can; and not only are we investing record sums in primary and secondary education, but we are also setting up a national skills fund to help those who do not necessarily think that they are candidates for university but have a huge amount to offer the economy and need all the help they can get—they have massive, massive potential.