Proceeding contribution from Baroness Smith of Basildon (Labour) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 11 June 2009. It occurred during Debate on Social Mobility and the Professions.

Social Mobility and the Professions

I am grateful to my right hon. Friend. I think that "summer" was a fair representation, although we are not always sure that July is summer. Some professions have perversely become less, not more, socially representative over time, especially accountancy and journalism. The panel has so far identified five underlying barriers to improving access to the professions and the House would be pleased to hear the views of Members on these issues.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 493 c981
Session: 2008-09
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Access Disadvantaged Finance Education Professions Public expenditure Universities Schools Training Young people Social class Social mobility
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Social Mobility and the Professions

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