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House of Lords: Governance
Tuesday 20th January 2015

(9 years, 8 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Nash Portrait Lord Nash
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I agree entirely with my noble friend; they are essential subjects. We hope that as a result of our reforms there will be an increased focus on them.

Lord Bishop of Peterborough Portrait The Lord Bishop of Peterborough
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My Lords, does the Minister agree that the encouragement of arts or liberal humanities subjects is for the benefit of human flourishing and is also essential for preventing the development of extremism in religion and politics, and is therefore to be positively encouraged by government?

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I agree entirely with the right reverend Prelate. A rich cultural education, a knowledge of history and an understanding of British values are all part of a good education and should help combat any temptation to radical ways of life.

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