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Education and Skills Bill

My Lords, I thank the Minister for his response and found his remarks on the foundation stage very encouraging. I took it as meaning that the Government will look for opportunities to help these people. As for the level 3 people, it would be helpful if the Government were to respond to the request of the noble Baroness, Lady Howe, and say how they expect and plan to achieve whatever the league target is. I think that the noble Lord, Lord Leitch, did say that we need to aim for 45 per cent. I note what the Official Opposition said, which related specifically to the foundation learning tier. There was silence on the other matter, which may or may not be significant. I thank the Liberal Democrats for their support. We will read the Minister’s remarks carefully, but in the mean time I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. [Amendments Nos. 75 and 76 not moved.] Clause 79 [Independent educational institutions]: [Amendment No. 77 not moved.] Clause 82 [The register]: