Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 24 Oct 2011 Education Bill
"Perhaps I misunderstood my noble friend. I thought I heard her refer to the teaching of “one faith” as if it were just one among many. Surely the key point is that it is essential for us as British people to learn about our civilisation and history and about the …..." Lord Anderson of Swansea - View Speech
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what representations have been received about the place of religious education in the proposed English baccalaureate...." Lord Anderson of Swansea - View Speech
"My Lords, surely the inevitable consequence of the exclusion of religious studies as an examination subject in the English baccalaureate will be its downgrading and increasing marginalisation. Is that what the Government intend? Given the widespread popular support for religious studies as evidenced by a petition signed by well over …..." Lord Anderson of Swansea - View Speech
"Does the Minister agree that it is not the job of the state to do the job of parents? Rather than definition, surely we need action. Action was promised in the coalition document, but action there has been none. What will the Government do in terms of fiscal incentives and …..." Lord Anderson of Swansea - View Speech
"My Lords, it is a relief to have this consensual debate after the turbulence of the past few weeks. I therefore congratulate the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Chester on securing this debate. I also congratulate the noble Baroness, Lady Tyler, on showing her own expertise; indeed, one feature …..." Lord Anderson of Swansea - View Speech
"My Lords, to build on the question asked by the noble Lord, Lord Harrison, are the Government seriously concerned about the relative lack of success of UK applicants in the concours examination for the European Commission? If so, what are we doing to improve the quality of languages spoken by …..." Lord Anderson of Swansea - View Speech