Birmingham Schools

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 3:42 pm on 9 June 2014.

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Photo of Michael Gove Michael Gove The Secretary of State for Education 3:42, 9 June 2014

I understand the hon. Lady’s point. She has taken the opportunity of this statement to raise one or two other questions. I believe absolutely in the importance of openness and transparency. I also think that it is important that the advice that is given by officials in confidence to shape ministerial decisions is protected as a safe space. I also agree that it is vital that when we discover things that have gone wrong in the education system, as is shown by the reports today, we publish in full.