Labour peer visits Portslade school (From The Argus)

Labour peer visits Portslade school

2:05pm Sunday 12th February 2012 in News

A Labour peer fielded questions from pupils during a school visit.

Baroness Margaret Prosser told teenagers about the work of the House of Lords during her visit to Portslade Aldridge Community Academy.

The 74-year-old, who lives in Hove and is also the deputy chairman of the Equality and Human Rights Commission, presented a prize to pupil Josh Collis for his outstanding work in citizenship at the sixth form in High Street, Portslade.

PACA principal Stuart McLaughlin said: “Her visit provided a fantastic opportunity for students to talk to someone who has a deep understanding of Parliament, so that they can really appreciate Britain’s law making processes.”

Hove MP Mike Weatherley said: “Visits like this are an excellent way to engage with children on how our democracy functions.”