Clause 8 — Functions of Secretary of State in relation to teachers

Part of EDUCATION BILL (PROGRAMME) (No. 2) – in the House of Commons at 4:30 pm on 14 November 2011.

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Photo of Richard Fuller Richard Fuller Conservative, Bedford 4:30, 14 November 2011

On the hon. Gentleman’s observations on Lords amendments regarding schools admissions policies, one of the objections put about by some of those who oppose free schools and academies is their fear that admissions policies will somehow be discriminatory. Will the hon. Gentleman take this opportunity to confirm that the amendments suggested by the Lords put to bed that lie?