Proceeding contribution from Lord Knight of Weymouth (Labour) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 2 November 2006. It occurred during Debate on bill on Education and Inspections Bill.
Education and Inspections Bill
Obviously, we keep that issue under review, and I would be happy to have a longer conversation with my hon. Friend about his experience in Birmingham. I was happy to visit Birmingham this week to open three new special schools in the area. Unfortunately, I was not able to visit the schools that he has in mind. We must certainly consider the effect that choice has on movement and congestion, on which we have discussions with the Department for Transport. Clearly, however, we firmly believe in parental choice as an important factor in driving up standards in schools. I would not want to interfere too much with that.
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- 451 c497
- Session
- 2005-06
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- House of Commons chamber
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- Conditions of employment Accountability Admissions Curriculum Disadvantaged Community development Costs Community schools Classroom assistants Collective worship Fees and charges Education Governing bodies Human rights Inspections Exemptions Faith schools Headteachers Discrimination Low incomes Local education authorities Public appointments Pupils Staff Music Travel Schools Teachers Special educational needs Trade unions Secondary education Rural areas Sixth form education Islam Musical instruments Trust schools
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- Education and Inspections Bill 2005-06
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