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

Part of EDUCATION BILL (PROGRAMME) (No. 2) – in the House of Commons at 5:30 pm on 14 November 2011.

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Photo of Elizabeth Truss Elizabeth Truss Conservative, South West Norfolk 5:30, 14 November 2011

Does my hon. Friend agree that some local authorities, such as Norfolk county council, have taken a positive approach towards academies, and are helping schools to become academies and to link up? Local authorities can play a positive role if they have the right attitude towards what that role should be.