During questions to the Secretary of State for Education, Finchley and Golders Green MP, Mike Freer raised the need for a security fund for Jewish schools. Education Secretary, Nicky Morgan updated the House of Commons on the Government’s position on Mike’s campaign.
The text of the exchange is copied below:
“Mike Freer (Finchley and Golders Green) (Con): The Secretary of State has been very supportive of the protection of schools against terrorism attacks, and my constituents and I are very grateful for that. Will she update the House on progress in the funding of counter-terrorism measures at independent Jewish schools?
Nicky Morgan: My hon. Friend has raised an extremely important point. I do not want any young people to feel frightened of attending school or of their journey to and from school, and, sadly, that applies particularly to members of the Jewish community at present. I have had discussions with a number of Jewish organisations about the funds that are required and the estimates that they have provided.”