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Wednesday 17th June 2020

(4 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Elizabeth Truss Portrait Elizabeth Truss
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The right hon. Gentleman makes a fair point about the Disclosure and Barring Service. It is something we are looking at, but it is important that we look at this across the board, and that is why we have set up the commission.

Mark Harper Portrait Mr Mark Harper (Forest of Dean) (Con)
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I have a short question. Being out of school really impacts on children’s opportunities. Can the Minister commit to getting every single child back to school in September?

Elizabeth Truss Portrait Elizabeth Truss
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My right hon. Friend is absolutely right. It is vital we get our children back into school. My right hon. Friend the Education Secretary is working very hard on this, and we are doing everything we can to make it happen.

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