Mr Guy Barnett
Former MP for Greenwich
Former MP for Greenwich
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Did he write a letter?
Of course, the hon. Gentleman will recall that direct grant schools were abolished by his right hon. Friend the Member for Daventry (Mr. Prentice), will he not? I do not know what the right hon. Gentleman's opinion is now. In my speech, I referred to the education service as a national service locally administered. National Government have every right to lay down general parameters within...
That is true, and it is not the end of the matter. There is no doubt that the employers and employees were ready and willing to negotiate with the Secretary of State to try to reach an agreement that would be acceptable to all sides. Indeed, although the settlement that was agreed at Coventry and Nottingham would have meant more expenditure and a series of pay scales that may not have suited...
Former MP for Greenwich
Entered the House of Commons on 22 November 1962 — unknown
Left the House of Commons on 24 December 1986 — Died
Also represented South Dorset
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