"The Secretary of State has said time and time again that he supports breaking down the barriers and that he supports aspiration. Is he aware that Salford had the lowest staying-on rate in the whole of Britain before the introduction of EMA, but within months of its introduction the number …..." Hazel Blears - View Speech
"16. What assessment he has made of the effect on the number of young people in the north-west who remain in further education of his decision to end education maintenance allowance...." Hazel Blears - View Speech
"I thank the Minister for that reply. The pupil premium is supposed to help the poorest children to succeed in education. How does that sit with the decision to abolish the education maintenance allowance, which currently supports 3,000 young people in Salford to stay on at 16? Is it a …..." Hazel Blears - View Speech
"I know that the Secretary of State will want to be known as a Minister who keeps his word and who is consistent in his policy. Will he therefore confirm that the brand new academy linked to MediaCity in Salford, which is included in the £135 million Building Schools for …..." Hazel Blears - View Speech