Debates

Michael Gove responds to the statement from the Secretary of State on the SATs testing fiasco.  read more »

Michael Gove calls on the Government to drive up standards rather than downgrade the importance of literature and reward the use of bad language.  read more »

Michael Gove challenges the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families over the administration of school tests.  read more »

Michael Gove challenges the Secretary of State over his previous allegations that a disproportionate number of faith schools were in breach of the admission code by demanding money for places.  read more »

Michael Gove challenges the Government to be more rigorous in policing the growth of separatist Islamism in education in this country.  read more »

Michael Gove condemns falling standards in literacy and the apparent decision by the Government that one in six children leaving primary school without being able to read properly is acceptable.  read more »

Michael Gove raises his concern that British children are falling behind in international league tables.  read more »

Michael Gove sets out plans to tackle educational under-achievement in the immediate term through policies such as more teaching by ability and giving teachers more power.  read more »

Michael Gove questions the Chancellor's credentials as a 'conviction politician'.  read more »

Michael Gove winds up the debate on the Education aspects of the Queen's Speech on behalf of the Conservatives.  read more »