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Syria: anti-Government Forces
Monday 4th March 2013

(11 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Laws Portrait Mr Laws
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The hon. Lady will know that when the Government came to power we inherited from the previous Government a complete mess, through the Building Schools for the Future programme. It was over-extended, inefficient and unaffordable. We have now put in place an affordable school building project that is consistent with the finances this nation can afford.

Philip Hollobone Portrait Mr Philip Hollobone (Kettering) (Con)
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One of the best ways of improving schools is by getting former armed forces personnel into teaching roles. What progress are Her Majesty’s Government making in turning troops into teachers?

David Laws Portrait Mr Laws
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My hon. Friend is quite right that we are pioneering that initiative. We believe that many people who were previously in the armed forces can make a major contribution to learning and we will continue to take forward that project.

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