Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Department for Education

Oral Answers to Questions

Martin Vickers Excerpts
Monday 14th November 2016

(8 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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Splendidly succinct.

Martin Vickers Portrait Martin Vickers (Cleethorpes) (Con)
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Ministers may have noted that earlier this month I introduced my ten-minute rule Bill highlighting the issue of school admissions for children suffering from autism. Will the Minister confirm that he will work with me to deal with the situation and improve the present lot of many families?

Edward Timpson Portrait Edward Timpson
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My hon. Friend will know that in the code of practice, which all schools must adhere to, the rules on school admissions for children with special educational needs and disabilities are very clear. I was present for his ten-minute rule Bill and heard what he had to say, and am very happy to discuss it with him further to see what more we can do to make sure that these children do not miss out on the places they require.