Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Simon Wright and John Bercow

Thursday 26th February 2015 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

Order. I always enjoy the mellifluous tones of the hon. Gentleman. I have known him 25 years and they never pall, but we do want to get through the business.

[Simon Wright (Norwich South) (LD)]

The new Progress 8 measure for secondary schools will provide more space for the arts in school accountability measures. What discussions has the Minister had with colleagues in the Department for Education to ensure that there is the greatest incentive for schools to provide high-quality arts education, including through prioritisation by Ofsted?

Business of the House

Debate between Simon Wright and John Bercow

Thursday 4th December 2014 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

Or in an Adjournment debate.

[Simon Wright (Norwich South) (LD)]

Thousands of young carers in Norfolk are at risk of falling behind their peers at school. May we have a debate on how best to support the education of those children who care for family members at home, including perhaps through the extension of the pupil premium?

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Simon Wright and John Bercow

Monday 28th April 2014 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

Some Members require heavier hints than others. Mr Simon Wright.

[Simon Wright (Norwich South) (LD)]

16. Prince of Wales road in my constituency is the centre of Norwich’s night-time economy, and residents and councillors have launched a stakeholders forum to consider how to deal with the impact of excessive alcohol consumption in the area. The Minister has received a copy of the first report ordered by Councillor Ben Price. Will he join me in welcoming that community-led activity, and will he meet me and Councillor Price to consider how we can take forward the report’s recommendations?