Extract from Petitions Committee debate on BTEC Qualifications - July 18

Navendu Mishra (Stockport) (Lab):...I am a proud Labour MP and trade unionist. The National Education Union  the University and College Union, Unison and NASWUT all support the campaign, and as I and several hon. Members have said, almost 110,000 people signed the petition, so it is a serious campaign. I could repeat the points that have already been made by colleagues, but although the debate can last up to three hours—you look concerned, Sir Mark, but do not worry—I will not...

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