HC Deb 25 November 2002 vol 395 c87W
Julie Morgan

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what discussions he has had with the teaching unions on his proposals to educate some children seeking asylum in accommodation centers. [81053]

Mr. Stephen Twigg

[holding answer 18 November 2002]My. hon. Friend the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Sure Start, Early Years and Childcare, has had discussions with the National Union of Teachers and the NASUWT on the Government's proposals to educate in accommodation centres some children whose family is seeking asylum.