All 2 Debates between Scott Mann and Justin Madders

Fri 6th Jul 2018
Health and Social Care (National Data Guardian) Bill
Commons Chamber

3rd reading: House of Commons & Report stage: House of Commons

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Scott Mann and Justin Madders
Monday 10th September 2018

(6 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Scott Mann Portrait Scott Mann (North Cornwall) (Con)
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5. What steps his Department is taking to improve social mobility.

Justin Madders Portrait Justin Madders (Ellesmere Port and Neston) (Lab)
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22. What steps he is taking to improve social mobility.

Damian Hinds Portrait The Secretary of State for Education (Damian Hinds)
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Since 2010, we have seen a narrowing in the attainment gap of at least 10% in the early years, at primary school, at secondary school and in higher education entry. Improving social mobility and widening opportunity are at the heart of everything we do in every phase of education.

Health and Social Care (National Data Guardian) Bill

Debate between Scott Mann and Justin Madders
Scott Mann Portrait Scott Mann (North Cornwall) (Con)
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The hon. Gentleman might or might not be aware, but in Cornwall we have a higher proportion of cases of glaucoma than any other place in the country, and we know no reason why. Does he agree that sharing information on that could help us to understand why some of these complex conditions occur? Does he also agree that when the Data Guardian is in place, they might be able to look at and break down the data to work out why some of these conditions exist?

Justin Madders Portrait Justin Madders
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The hon. Gentleman is absolutely right that there are many variations in conditions and, indeed, outcomes throughout the whole country. The importance of data in establishing patterns cannot be understated.