Grammar Schools

Lord Framlingham Excerpts

Wednesday 7th September 2016 Lords Chamber

[Lord Nash]

I am fully aware that there is evidence to support the noble Lord’s case. There is also evidence to the contrary. We will look at this very carefully. Views are divided. It is obvious from today’s discussion that the issue is contentious. We are considering all our options and any decisions we make will be driven entirely by considerations of social mobility and that we have a schools system which works well for everyone.

[Lord Framlingham (Con)]

Does the Minister agree that anyone who is concerned about the great lack of social mobility in recent years will be delighted at any possibility of the return of grammar schools? Their destruction was the major cause of the reduction in social mobility.

[Lord Nash]

As I say, we will look at all the considerations on both sides very carefully.