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Debate between Nick Gibb and Stephen Hepburn
Monday 11th July 2011
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Mr Gibb
My hon. Friend makes a very good point. It is a concern that only 8% of young people who qualify for free school meals are even entered for the English baccalaureate subjects and that only 4% achieve the desired results. The Government are determined to close the attainment gap between those from poorer and those from wealthier backgrounds. Taking the right choices at GCSE and A-level is key to ensuring progression either into further and higher education or into successful employment.
Mr Stephen Hepburn (Jarrow) (Lab)
13. What recent representations he has received on encouraging children to study music.