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Proceeding contribution from Ed Balls (Labour) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 13 May 2008. It occurred during Debate on bill on Education and Skills Bill.

Education and Skills Bill

The Government's position is clear: we do not support selection in schools, but where such selection exists it should be for local areas to decide whether to remove it. We do not support new grammar schools, and in fact that is prescribed in law. We have clear procedures. My hon. Friend the Minister for Schools and Learners considered the issues, but there was not consensus and he did not think that there was a need to change the arrangements. I understand that some Members are unhappy about that, but that is the position that he reached, and that is our position.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
475 c1273 
Session
2007-08
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Children Disclosure of information Data protection Devolved matters Admissions Discipline Disadvantaged Apprentices Attendance Advocacy Health Finance Education Employers' associations Homelessness Learning disability Pupil exclusions National Assembly for Wales Orphans Schools Special educational needs Training Vocational guidance Young offenders Wales Vocational education School leaving Sixth form education Academies Parenting contracts In-service training Specialised diplomas Specific learning difficulties
Legislation
Education and Skills Bill 2007-08
Link
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