Former MP for Richmond and Barnes
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I had intended to make a longer speech at this point, because the title of the debate covers such a wide area, and so many important matters have been raised by right hon. and hon. Members. However, unfortunately I have been left with even less time than I would usually have in a normal half-hour Adjournment debate. I wanted to heap fulsome praise on the right hon. Member for Tweeddale,...
Policy on the payment of education fees for the children of employees of the Hong Kong Government is a matter for the Hong Kong Government.
I can assure the hon. Gentleman that we make available information about British schools and colleges to countries throughout the world, not least through the British Council. As for the report to which the hon. Gentleman refers, what the Hong Kong Government choose to read is a matter for them. Perhaps it would be helpful to the hon. Gentleman, however, if I say that the Quantock school is...
Former MP for Richmond and Barnes
Entered the House of Commons on 9 June 1983 — General election
Left the House of Commons on 8 April 1997 — General election
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