"Does my right hon. Friend remember visiting Falmer high school in my constituency, which has now been replaced by the excellent Brighton Aldridge community academy, which is driving up standards and improving chances for young people who really need it?..." Simon Kirby - View Speech
"T2. Does my right hon. Friend agree that parental engagement in children’s education is vital in raising standards? Will he continue to develop the close ties that exist between schools, parents and pupils?..." Simon Kirby - View Speech
"10. What assessment he has made of the level of satisfaction of participants and businesses with the apprenticeship system...." Simon Kirby - View Speech
"The number of apprenticeship starts in Brighton and Hove was up by 83% last year, with many digital media businesses taking that important first step. Does the Secretary of State agree that that the digital media sector is an important part of the apprenticeship scheme?..." Simon Kirby - View Speech
"Does the Minister agree that when it comes to apprenticeships, it is not only the quantity that is important, but also the quality?..." Simon Kirby - View Speech
"Although I understand that the Minister does not want to be unfair to other cities, does he agree that Brighton would make a fantastic choice of location for the green investment bank?..." Simon Kirby - View Speech
"I congratulate the Minister on all the help he is giving entrepreneurs. Could he find time in his busy schedule to visit the many entrepreneurs in Brighton and Hove?..." Simon Kirby - View Speech
"I thank my right hon. Friend for his answer. Will he consider locating the green investment bank in the most excellent city of Brighton and Hove?..." Simon Kirby - View Speech