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Proceeding contribution from Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 22 July 2010. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee of the Whole House (HC) on Academies Bill [Lords].

Academies Bill [Lords]

I have nothing but admiration for the hon. Gentleman for having both the ability and the courage to take on the system on behalf of his children. Parents get worn down by the system, having been frustrated by it time after time. They are physically worn out—as young people, in some instances—because of the struggles they have had to make. He was lucky that he had both the courage and the resources to take on the system, because so many parents do not have that and are always relying on somebody else to fight their battles for them.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
514 c651 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Disability Admissions Costs Buildings Finance Education Facilities Local government Ministerial powers Property transfer Property Pupils Primary education Standards Special educational needs Secondary education Academies Building schools for the future programme Young People's Learning Agency Free schools
Legislation
Academies Bill (HL) 2010-12
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk