Oral Answers to Questions

Mark Reckless Excerpts
Monday 21st March 2011

(13 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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Order. The Secretary of State will resume his seat. This is not a debate—it is topical questions. I want brief questions and brief answers.

Mark Reckless Portrait Mark Reckless (Rochester and Strood) (Con)
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T5. On Thursday, I saw the beginning of construction for Strood academy in my constituency. Does the Secretary of State appreciate the extent to which confirmation of that investment is appreciated in the local community, and would he visit my constituency to open the academy when construction is completed next year?

Michael Gove Portrait Michael Gove
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My hon. Friend makes a good point, and I should be delighted to accept his generous invitation.