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Debate between Stella Creasy and Edward Timpson(11 years, 2 months ago)
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Mr Timpson
It is disappointing to see the results of the Taking Part survey, but the Opposition and the hon. Gentleman have to make a decision soon about where they stand on school sport, and whether they are going to join the consensus that recognises that intervening early in a child’s life and making sport, through the work that we are doing with primary schools, an integral part of their life is the way forward. I am happy to discuss with him how he can join us to make sure that the huge amount of investment that we have made in school sports, which is ring-fenced and will be inspected by Ofsted, will have a real impact in the long term. I am open to those conversations, but he has to make a choice as to whether he is going to continue to carp from the sidelines or engage in the real debate.
Stella Creasy (Walthamstow) (Lab/Co-op)
2. What steps he is taking to ensure a sufficient supply of primary school places; and if he will make a statement.