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Proceeding contribution from Esther McVey (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 31 January 2012. It occurred during Adjournment debate on Social Mobility.


Social Mobility

Thank you, Mr Leigh, for pointing that out. I am just about to come to my questions. I want to know about our communication strategy. How are we going to reach out to the kids whom we want to help and support, not just to the people who are already going to get it? It is key that we talk about it not only in policy—it is not just about words, but about deeds and actions. I want to mention the Speaker, who will hold an event for me on social mobility tonight, for 150 different people who have all turned their lives around, from business, drama and the arts. He is also giving Back Benchers a voice—he has introduced the Speaker's parliamentary placement scheme, in which 10 people from different backgrounds are having a new look on life. I have one, and I want him to be known here: Luke Shaw Harvey from Stoke. He is working with me, and I think it is important. How will we co-ordinate what we are doing? How are we following it through? How are we looking at the impact? What is our media strategy? How are we going to promote science to children? I see science as a great enabler for everyone. What are our careers advice and opportunities? How will we know about and promote the success stories, so that they are part of the cycle of social mobility?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
539 c246WH 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
Westminster Hall
Subjects
Disadvantaged Career development Education Social class Social mobility
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk