Business of the House Debate

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Department: Leader of the House

Business of the House

Louise Haigh Excerpts
Thursday 28th May 2015

(8 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Chris Grayling Portrait Chris Grayling
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I commend my hon. Friend for his work in this important area. May I suggest that he put that matter formally to the Administration Committee when it is formed? As I have already said, we will start the process of shaping Select Committees in the next few days. When that has happened, he will have the opportunity to make a representation to the Administration Committee about the changes he would like to see.

Louise Haigh Portrait Louise Haigh (Sheffield, Heeley) (Lab)
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I am told by headteachers in my constituency, particularly in the most deprived areas, that it is not unusual to place adverts for science and maths teachers nationally and not receive a single application. Will the Leader of the House grant an urgent debate on the impact of this Government’s education policy on the recruitment of teachers and the long-term supply of science, technology, engineering and maths teachers?