Justin Tomlinson MP today visited South Marston Primary School to talk in the school assembly about the work of Parliament and the campaigns that he has been leading. The children then picked their favourite campaign to pass through their very own Parliament.
Justin spoke a little on the campaigns he has championed in Parliament - school libraries, school sport, financial education for young people and encouraging young entrepreneurs.
The children then got their chance to pick their favourite, with the overwhelming choice being for more sport in schools. Justin then helped the school pass a Bill for more sport in schools through their very own school Parliament. The Year 6s took on the role of the Select Committee, choosing their favourite sports stars and teachers to consult on their plans. The rest of the school then split into the Commons and the Lords and disagreed about how much extra sport they would like.
After a bit of ping-pong between the two Houses, the South Marston Primary School Parliament eventually passed a Bill that called for an extra three hours of sport a week in schools.
Justin Tomlinson MP said "Having visited South Marston Primary before to speak with their School Council, it was great to be able to come back and meet the whole school, engaging them in their very own Parliamentary process. I was very impressed by their knowledge of the issues I am pressing on and of how laws are made - this is a real testament to the school and its staff."