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Tue 16th Jul 2019

Relationship Education in Schools

Debate between Thelma Walker and Clive Betts
Tuesday 16th July 2019

(4 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Thelma Walker Portrait Thelma Walker (Colne Valley) (Lab)
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Thank you, Mr Speaker. I am so impressed.

Thelma Walker Portrait Thelma Walker
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Top of the class there, Mr Speaker.

A few weeks ago, along with members of the National Association of Headteachers and my former colleagues, I signed the following pledge:

“I support education in all schools which promotes equality, enabling children to leave school prepared or life in modern Britain, understanding difference and respecting diversity.”

Does the Minister agree with the wording of the pledge, and does he agree that every parent and, indeed, every member of society should support it?