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Debate between Michael Gove and Helen Grant
Monday 11th October 2010

(14 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Michael Gove Portrait Michael Gove
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I am very interested in the case that the hon. Lady brings to my attention. In her constituency, in Skelmersdale and elsewhere, a great many people are benefiting from a Roman Catholic education. I would hate to see anyone unduly penalised for wanting their child to be educated in accordance with their faith, so I will look at the case she mentions.

Helen Grant Portrait Mrs Helen Grant (Maidstone and The Weald) (Con)
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T7. Under Labour, social mobility stalled. What action will the Government now take to kick-start that vital aspirational process for our children, our teachers and our schools?