All 2 Debates between Julian Lewis and Desmond Swayne

Retail Energy

Debate between Julian Lewis and Desmond Swayne
Thursday 12th October 2017

(7 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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New Grammar Schools

Debate between Julian Lewis and Desmond Swayne
Thursday 8th September 2016

(8 years, 3 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Julian Lewis Portrait Dr Julian Lewis (New Forest East) (Con)
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I am not an expert on the theory of secondary education, but having attended a grammar school with a largely working-class contingent in the 1960s, I know something about the practice, from which we all benefited. Will the Secretary of State explain why it is acceptable to nurture and promote sporting excellence but not academic excellence?