Hugo Swire – now also MP for Exeter? Or perhaps “shadow” education minister in his own party?

Swire has sprung to life in Parliament!

And what aspect of life in East Devon did he see fit to talk about?

Students in Exeter!!! Bet Ben Bradshaw is miffed!

Here is the extract:

Higher Education and Research Bill (19 Jul 2016)
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/debates/?id=2016-07-19a.702.0&s=speaker%3A11265#g749.0
Hugo Swire: Has my hon. Friend made any study of the outrageous
discrimination suffered by English students studying at Scottish
universities after we come out of the European Union?

Higher Education and Research Bill (19 Jul 2016)
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/debates/?id=2016-07-19a.702.0&s=speaker%3A11265#g750.1
Hugo Swire: The right hon. Gentleman will have heard what my hon. Friend
the Member for Cannock Chase (Amanda Milling) said, citing Sir Steve
Smith, the vice-chancellor of Exeter University. He will also be aware
of the huge number of overseas students at Exeter University, which make
it one of the leading universities in the country, if not in the world.
I know that the Minister shares my view about…

Etc, etc.

Perhaps he might next focus on the closure of Tipton St John Primary School – Owl is sure they would appreciate his help – although Claire Wright is doing as much as she can, an extra pair of hands would surely help!