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Childcare Bill

If the hon. Gentleman is unable to take a light-hearted and off-the-cuff remark relating to education—[Interruption.] Sadly, this House does not have responsibility for what happens in education in Scotland. I simply say to the hon. Gentleman: do not listen just to me; listen to the professionals here in England who are working with children; listen to those who are saying clearly that they are concerned about the Bill’s proposals. I also suggest that he look at the experience of continental countries, where formal education starts much later than, and where results are often far better than, in the UK.