Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay has continued his campaign to reform the Government’s school attendance rules.
Speaking in the House of Commons, Steve said to David Gauke MP, Financial Secretary for the Treasury:
“Small businesses are the backbone of our economy in Cornwall. While many are thriving under the policies of this Government, those in the tourism industry are experiencing a downturn in business as a result of families not being able to take their children out of school during term time. Is the Minister prepared to meet me to look at the economic impact that policy is having on the Cornish economy and the challenges those businesses are facing?”
In reply the Secretary agreed to meet with Steve to discuss these issues further.
Commenting Steve said:
“I was pleased to secure a meeting with David Gauke MP, Financial Secretary to the Treasury, following my question during Treasury Questions yesterday regarding the economic impact in Cornwall of the Government’s school attendance polices. I look forward to meeting with as many constituents as possible over the Summer Recess in order to gather evidence for my case so that I can present a strong, sensible argument for the reforms that we desperately need.”