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Debate between David Ward and John Hayes
Monday 15th November 2010

(13 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Hayes Portrait Mr Hayes
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In my ministerial role, I have conversations all the time with head teachers and college principals. What I know—I am sorry that the hon. Lady does not know this, because she cares about these things deeply—is that such people are almost always best placed to make the sensitive judgments about learners that she describes.

David Ward Portrait Mr David Ward (Bradford East) (LD)
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I note the confidence of the Minister’s response about the replacement for EMA, but if that replacement—be it the enhanced learner support fund or whatever—proves inadequate, will he commit himself to reintroducing EMA for children from the poorest backgrounds?

John Hayes Portrait Mr Hayes
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The hon. Gentleman, again, shares my profound concern for social mobility and social justice. He can be assured that the Government will take the necessary steps to make sure that disadvantaged learners get every help to fulfil their potential. That is at the heart of our mission.