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Neil O'Brien

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Speaker’s Statement
Monday 9th September 2019

(4 years, 7 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Nick Gibb Portrait Nick Gibb
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Yes. The awarding organisations have protocols in place for such issues, but I am very happy to meet the hon. Lady to discuss the case that she is concerned about.

Neil O'Brien Portrait Neil O’Brien (Harborough) (Con)
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I really welcome the extra money for special educational needs. Will my right hon. Friend look closely at improving school transport for 16 to 19-year-olds with special needs so that we can further improve conditions for the most needy children?

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My hon. Friend makes a very important point. It is important that we allow opportunities to be widely available to children and to young people, regardless of their special needs. Bursaries are available for particular children, and that funding can be used for transport. I would be very happy to meet him so that we can take this issue forward together.

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