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John Howell

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European Council
Monday 17th December 2018

(6 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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Nick Gibb Portrait Nick Gibb
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The hon. Gentleman makes an important point and I can absolutely confirm that.

John Howell Portrait John Howell (Henley) (Con)
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The Europa School in my constituency teaches languages by teaching other subjects in foreign languages. Does my right hon. Friend accept that that is proving popular with parents of all types, including from the UK, and that it is a good model to follow?

Nick Gibb Portrait Nick Gibb
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I share my hon. Friend’s admiration for the Europa School. It teaches the European baccalaureate, which is of a very high standard. The continuation of that qualification will depend on discussions with the European Schools system after the UK leaves the European Union.

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