Debates between Stephen Crabb and Shailesh Vara during the 2010-2015 Parliament

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Debate between Stephen Crabb and Shailesh Vara
Wednesday 17th October 2012

(13 years, 3 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Stephen Crabb Portrait Stephen Crabb
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My hon. Friend makes his point. Much has been said about that and I do not want to add to it today, other than to say that it was unfortunate that the Welsh Government acted unilaterally on the matter. The key point is the ongoing review of qualifications in Wales and the proposals from my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Education for new qualifications at 16 in England. It is important that parents and pupils in Wales have confidence that their qualifications will be respected and robust, and that they will be able to take them to institutions and employers in England, where they will be respected.

Shailesh Vara Portrait Mr Shailesh Vara (North West Cambridgeshire) (Con)
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7. What discussions he has had with ministerial colleagues and others about foreign direct investment in Wales.