§ Mr. LoughtonTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what representations he has received regarding the lowering of the school leaving age to 14; and if he will make a statement. [53436]
§ Ms Estelle MorrisMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State receives a wide range of representations on educational issues. While some of these touch upon the difficulties of engaging all pupils in the 14–16 age band in learning, very few commentators advocate an end to compulsory education at 14.