Curriculum and Assessment Review

Debate between Desmond Swayne and Bridget Phillipson
Wednesday 5th November 2025

(2 weeks, 5 days ago)

Commons Chamber
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Desmond Swayne Portrait Sir Desmond Swayne (New Forest West) (Con)
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This is education in the clouds when contrasted with the reality of a war against elitism, which is so often actually a war against excel-ism on the ground, is it not?

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Desmond Swayne and Bridget Phillipson
Wednesday 3rd September 2025

(2 months, 3 weeks ago)

Commons Chamber
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Bridget Phillipson Portrait Bridget Phillipson
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We recognise the value of parents continuing in education, which is why there are often available mechanisms such as the childcare grant and the parents’ learning allowance. As I do not know the full circumstances of her constituent’s case, I would be grateful if my hon. Friend would write to me, so I can make sure that we give her constituent full advice on the childcare support that might be available to her.

Desmond Swayne Portrait Sir Desmond Swayne (New Forest West) (Con)
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T3. Why has the Minister chosen to champion the rights of the residents of the Bell hotel over those of the local community?

Bridget Phillipson Portrait Bridget Phillipson
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That is just plain wrong.