STOKE-ON-TRENT ACADEMIC RESULTS

Early day motion 867, tabled 26 October 2005 by Joan Walley (Labour). Signed by 15 members.

That this House congratulates Stoke-on-Trent schools for achieving the best GCSE results ever; congratulates those youngsters who have achieved these outstanding results; notes that 47 per cent. of the city's young people were awarded five or more higher grades, which has risen from 31 per cent. in 1997; and calls on all involved in education in Stoke-on-Trent to ensure that education contributes to the ongoing regeneration of the city.

Signatures by party: Labour 13, DUP 1, Liberal Democrat 1.