Inequality and Social Mobility

Debate between Stephanie Peacock and Margaret Greenwood
Wednesday 12th June 2019

(6 years, 4 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Stephanie Peacock Portrait Stephanie Peacock (Barnsley East) (Lab)
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Only 9% of kids on free school meals in Barnsley go on to university. Does my hon. Friend share my view that that is absolutely outrageous and that we need such things as the education maintenance allowance back under a Labour Government to change that?

Margaret Greenwood Portrait Margaret Greenwood
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My hon. Friend makes an absolutely crucial point and it is important that young people in Barnsley get the support that they need.

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