Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Stephen Hepburn and Nick Gibb

Monday 11th July 2011 Commons Chamber

[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.