Department for Education: Departmental Responsibilities

Cabinet Office written question – answered at on 28 April 2021.

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Photo of Lord Watson of Invergowrie Lord Watson of Invergowrie Shadow Spokesperson (Education)

To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to give the Minister for Children and Families a position in Cabinet.

Photo of Lord Watson of Invergowrie Lord Watson of Invergowrie Shadow Spokesperson (Education)

To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans the Prime Minister has to make a national address directed at children and young people about their role in Build Back Better: our plan for growth, announced on 3 March.

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I refer the noble peer to the List of Ministerial Responsibilities which sets out the allocation of portfolios across government; the Secretary of State for Education has overall responsibility for children’s services and education.

The programme of Her Majesty’s Government, including our policies to champion the interests of children and young people, will be set out in the forthcoming Queen’s Speech.

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