Gentleman to raise that matter during the debate on the Finance Bill. That is, of course, a matter for the Chair. I cannot undertake to give him the assurance that he seeks that it will be possible, but I will certainly draw his remarks to the attention of my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer. In contrast Labour is a modern, progressive and broad party that has demonstrated its ability to govern fairly and effectively for all.
Friend makes an important point.
Column 514 in the Ilford Recorder by his constituent. Friend asked that we should debate these issues. I fear, however, that as much of what he says is self-evidently true, there is little to debate. I wonder whether the Leader of the House could make time for a debate on class sizes. She will know that in many parts of the country secondary school class sizes are at their highest level for 10 years.