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Department: Department for Education

Oral Answers to Questions

Paul Howell Excerpts
Monday 28th November 2022

(1 year, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Nick Gibb Portrait Nick Gibb
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We have been delivering defibrillators in schools up and down the country—it is a successful programme. I will write to the hon. Member with the precise figures that she is seeking.

Paul Howell Portrait Paul Howell (Sedgefield) (Con)
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First, I congratulate all the staff and pupils of Ferryhill Station Primary School, where I was once a governor. Led by the head, Joanne Sones, it has now achieved an Ofsted rating of good.

I am sure the Minister would like all pupils everywhere to develop their sports skills and improve their mental health through sport. What is being done to focus the sports premium on schools in challenging areas such as Ferryhill? I would also encourage the Minister to come and—

Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Speaker
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I call the Minister.

Paul Howell Portrait Paul Howell
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—meet our outstanding ambassadors.

Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Speaker
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Order. I am sorry, Mr Howell, but you are taking complete advantage. That is totally not fair to others. I call the Minister.