Orders of the Day — Education Bill

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 19 June 1979.

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Photo of Nicholas Winterton Nicholas Winterton , Macclesfield 12:00, 19 June 1979

Yes, there was. Statistics that I have obtained from the Library show that there was a 6·2 per cent. swing from Labour to Conservative in Hillsborough. So the hon. Gentleman does not speak for all those in his constituency. Perhaps some who voted for him previously decided this time that his example in the House did not encourage them to do so again.

During his rather long speech the hon. Member also said that all was well in education and that the comprehensive system would be a panacea and would lead to future success—[Hon. MEMBERS: "He did not say that."] Yes, he did.