Prime Minister's question asked in the House of Commons, by Baroness Hoey (Labour). It was answered on Wednesday, 12 July 2006 on behalf of the Prime Minister.

Engagements

Question: Will the Prime Minister explain why he takes such different positions on education in this part of the United Kingdom and education in Northern Ireland? Why did he support his Back Benchers going through the Lobby to keep selection in England, unless parents decide against, yet force through in two and a half hours a complete change to the system in Northern Ireland? Why does he have such different standards for education in Northern Ireland?

Answer: There is, of course, I hope, a way that that can be resolved by people in Northern Ireland, which is for the devolved institutions to get back up and running. I hope that they are successful in that.

Secondary information

Type: Oral question
Reference: 448 c1389
Session: 2005-06
Oral question type: Supplementary
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Admissions Education Northern Ireland Schools Transfer procedure tests
Link: View this Prime Minister's question on www.publications.parliament.uk