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Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Bill

In our long relationship, that is probably the most helpful thing that the hon. Gentleman has ever said to me. He is absolutely right, and I was just about to come to that point. We want a robust body. Ofqual is a good improvement, although that will depend on the person who runs it—on how robust they are and how determined they are to make something of the post. If someone is appointed a Supreme Court judge in the United States, but he or she is a mouse, they will not make an impression. However, if we give a person the power, they could make something of the office.
Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
488 c67 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
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