Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 2:57 pm on 7 February 2023.
Lord Watts
Labour
2:57,
7 February 2023
My Lords, the Minister seems to believe that more research needs to be done in this area, but we have heard that there are schools falling apart in the UK now. Will the Government accept personal responsibility for any schools that cause problems and endanger children and staff?
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