The Education, Youth, Culture and Sport (EYCS) Council will take place in Brussels on 22 and 23 May 2019.

I know that it is tempting for Opposition Members to blame everything on privatisation, but I do not think that is fair in this context.

The hon. Lady is right.

I agree with what the right hon.

Of course we take comments of that kind seriously, but it is important when people reach a judgment on these matters that they are in pos

I understand the hon.

I am grateful to my hon. Friend, whose experience is valuable in this discussion.

I am grateful to my hon. Friend, who makes a good point.

As the hon. Gentleman will recognise, that is not a matter for me.

Those are legitimate concerns, and they are the reason why we have to consider companies that are closely connected with, or potentially