Debates between Kelly Tolhurst and Andrew Selous during the 2019-2024 Parliament

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Debate between Kelly Tolhurst and Andrew Selous
Monday 24th October 2022

(2 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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Kelly Tolhurst Portrait Kelly Tolhurst
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As the hon. Lady is aware, we are currently evaluating the three reports issued earlier this year, in particular the independent review of children’s social care. I have been working flat out since I was appointed to this role to make sure we are able to bring forward a response to it with an implementation plan to ensure that all young people in our care system are looked after, but also that there are answers and options to move forward.

Andrew Selous Portrait Andrew Selous (South West Bedfordshire) (Con)
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Children from all over the country, quite a few of whom are in my constituency, are being home educated by parents who, unfortunately, cannot themselves read or write. What are we going to do to ensure we value the education and life chances of every single child, and do not leave home educated children behind?