Published Date:
19 June 2009
FORMER further education minister Sion Simon, third right, meets students from West Notts College for their own version of Question Time with Sherwood MP Paddy Tipping, back left.
He paid a visit to the college to take part in an hour-long debate about the issues affecting young people.
Principal Asha Khemka said: "These types of discussions are vital to engaging young people in politics and democracy and, most importantly, giving them a voice."
During the visit, students also stressed the importance of gaining funding from the Learning and Skills Council for the college's £96m new campus.
Mr Simon was further education minister at the time of his visit but has since been appointed Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Creative Industries at the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.
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Last Updated:
22 June 2009 9:44 AM
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Location:
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