Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Nick Gibb and Margaret Ferrier

Monday 16th January 2023 Commons Chamber

[Margaret Ferrier (Rutherglen and Hamilton West) (Ind)]

The Government take the safety of schools very seriously, as the Minister said in response to an earlier question, so will Ministers reconsider mandating the fitting of sprinklers in new-build schools to minimise the risk posed by fires to buildings, equipment, pupils’ school work and people?

[Nick Gibb]

The hon. Lady will know that there is revised guidance; the new buildings bulletin has been issued after wide consultation and makes some changes to requirements for when sprinklers are to be installed in schools, particularly when the risk factor of the students in the school is high—for example, for children with special educational needs or residential schools.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Nick Gibb and Margaret Ferrier

Monday 28th November 2022 Commons Chamber

[Margaret Ferrier (Rutherglen and Hamilton West) (Ind)]

What steps are Ministers taking to achieve the target of delivering 20,000 defibrillators in schools by 2023?

[Nick Gibb]

We have been delivering defibrillators in schools up and down the country—it is a successful programme. I will write to the hon. Member with the precise figures that she is seeking.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Nick Gibb and Margaret Ferrier

Monday 20th January 2020 Commons Chamber

[Nick Gibb]

Yes, I am happy to meet my hon. Friend to discuss the standard of education in that school.

[Margaret Ferrier (Rutherglen and Hamilton West) (SNP)]

T6. Will the Secretary of State confirm whether the recommendations of the Augar review will be taken forward, to end the prolonged uncertainty? When can universities expect a Government statement on this?