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Richard Fuller Excerpts
Tuesday 2nd February 2016

(8 years, 3 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Nick Boles Portrait Nick Boles
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No. I am simply sorry to see yet another party of opposition standing up for illegitimate strikes that cause huge disruption for people who are trying to work hard, trying to get their kids to school and trying to get to work on time. I am glad to say that the Conservatives will be standing up for working people, not trade union bosses.

Richard Fuller Portrait Richard Fuller (Bedford) (Con)
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Despite the Government’s excellent record on apprentices, disabled people still face significant barriers. The Alliance for Inclusive Education has raised specific concerns about the requirements for maths and English. Will my hon. Friend the Minister review those concerns and write to the alliance and me to assure us that he is taking all steps to ensure that disabled people can take advantage of apprenticeship opportunities?