"My Lords, in reply to my noble friend Lord Watson, the Minister said that schools were going to have to suffer because the economy had been trashed by the Conservative Government. Are we living in a parallel universe where the leaders of this country have heated swimming pools in their …..." Lord Foulkes of Cumnock - View Speech
"Noble Lords can “Oh” away, but it is true. Whereas swimming pools in schools are being closed down and children who desperately need free school meals are not getting them. This is a total disgrace...." Lord Foulkes of Cumnock - View Speech
"My Lords, I congratulate the Prime Minister on attending in person the first meeting of the European Political Community, in Prague, which discussed security and energy. Will the Minister join me in encouraging the Prime Minister—whoever he or she may be, and from whichever party— to attend the Council of …..." Lord Foulkes of Cumnock - View Speech
"My Lords, following the question from my noble friend Lord Hunt, what possible justification can there be for private schools having charitable status? Would not the money saved by removing such status be better used in state schools so that they can improve their exam results?..." Lord Foulkes of Cumnock - View Speech
"My Lords, what arrangements have the Minister’s department made to ensure that assessment of the financial arrangements and auditing of the Inspiration Trust are fully independent?..." Lord Foulkes of Cumnock - View Speech
"Can the Minister investigate how this country is being held to ransom by a number of dangerous former pupils of a school called Eton College?..." Lord Foulkes of Cumnock - View Speech
"My Lords, do the Government provide any apprenticeships for Ministers before they are appointed to the Lords?..." Lord Foulkes of Cumnock - View Speech
"My Lords, what discussions has the Minister or any of his colleagues had with his counterparts in Scotland to exchange experiences north and south of the border and advice? Here is another sensible suggestion: if he has not had any meetings so far, will he do so now?..." Lord Foulkes of Cumnock - View Speech