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Proceeding contribution from Barry Sheerman (Labour) in the House of Commons on Monday, 23 February 2009. It occurred during Debate on bill on Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Bill.

Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Bill

In our long relationship, that is probably the most helpful thing that the hon. Gentleman has ever said to me. He is absolutely right, and I was just about to come to that point. We want a robust body. Ofqual is a good improvement, although that will depend on the person who runs it—on how robust they are and how determined they are to make something of the post. If someone is appointed a Supreme Court judge in the United States, but he or she is a mouse, they will not make an impression. However, if we give a person the power, they could make something of the office.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
488 c67 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Complaints Accountability Apprentices Adult education Autism Finance Education Further education Educational institutions Local government Offenders Qualifications Qualifications and Curriculum Authority Prisons Lifelong education Standards Special educational needs Training Vocational guidance Young offenders Skilled workers Vocational education Students Sixth form colleges Student numbers Academies Children's centres Pupil referral units Children's trusts Ofqual
Legislation
Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Bill 2008-09
Link
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