Graham P Jones
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(10 years, 2 months ago)
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Mr Lansley
I may have an opportunity to stop over in my hon. Friend’s constituency. When I was last there, I had a very good time.
Graham Jones (Hyndburn) (Lab)
Can the Leader of the House explain why the Secretary of State for Education has not made a statement on the raising of the participation age? According to statistics from the House of Commons Library, a significant number of young people have been abandoned and are not in education, employment or training, although the law says that they should be.
Mr Lansley
I think that our proposals for young people are very positive. We have made it clear that they should not be in the position that the hon. Gentleman has described, but I will of course speak to my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Education so that he can respond to the hon. Gentleman and look into the issue.