"Surely, by that token, the hon. Gentleman will condemn Hammersmith and Fulham Council because it is absolutely bottom of that table when it comes to the projected deficit of secondary school places...." Greg Hands - View Speech
"I thank my right hon. Friend for his excellent exposition of the success and brilliance of so many of our free schools. I do not expect him to make a policy pronouncement today, but will he take on board some of the comments I made in relation to ESFA and …..." Greg Hands - View Speech
"That is helpful advice—it has been a little while since I have done one of these debates. However, as the time is available, I might say a few things.
This has been an excellent debate. I am delighted that the academies and free schools programmes are thriving and making such …..." Greg Hands - View Speech
"My two boroughs have seen an astonishing five new secondary schools opened under this Government: the Kensington Aldridge Academy, the Chelsea Academy, the West London Free School, the Hammersmith Academy and the Fulham Boys School. The fifth one, however, needs to move to a new site as soon as possible. …..." Greg Hands - View Speech
"The Minister is right to be careful when faced with the wild misrepresentations on the issue from the Opposition Benches. Is she aware that Hammersmith and Fulham council has announced that it is committed not only to maintaining its existing 15 children’s centre venues, but to expanding them by a …..." Greg Hands - View Speech