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Proceeding contribution from Nick Gibb (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Monday, 17 November 2008. It occurred during Debate on bill on Education and Skills Bill.

Education and Skills Bill

This particular amendment was introduced by the Liberal Democrats, but I will return to Lord Elton in a moment. There is a common concern about extending the existing statutory duty on schools to take into account pupils' opinions. The concern is the extent to which the duty will be taken further and the fact that these additional duties will be statutory. As my noble Friend Lord Elton said in another place on Third Reading:"““I am sorry that it has to be in legislation. We are a litigious nation and it would be very unfortunate if we were to have a rash of cases of parents saying, 'You were not listening to my little Johnny'.””—[Official Report, House of Lords, 11 November 2008; Vol. 705, c. 572.]"

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
483 c88 
Session
2007-08
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
House of Commons Assessments Disclosure of information Codes of practice Admissions Curriculum Appeals Age Costs Civil proceedings Custodial treatment Fees and charges Governing bodies Inspections Enforcement House of Lords Fines Home education Personal records Private education Pupil exclusions Pupils National curriculum tests Part-time education Regulation Registration Schools Special educational needs Training School leaving Sixth form education Specialised diplomas Day release School councils Connexions Service Ofsted
Legislation
Education and Skills Bill 2007-08
Link
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