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Education and skills bill

Monday, 14, Jul 2008 12:00

"My government is committed to raising educational standards and giving everyone the chance to reach their full potential. A bill will be introduced to ensure that young people stay in education or training until age 18 and to provide new rights to skills training for adults."

First reading (Commons): November 28th 2007

Second reading (Commons): January 14th 2008

Committee stage (Commons): January 22nd to February 28th 2008

Report stage and third reading (Commons): May 13th 2008

First reading (Lords): May 14th 2008

Second reading (Lords): June 10th 2008

Committee stage (Lords): June 25th, July 1st, 3rd, 17th and 21st 2008


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