Estelle Morris, Baroness Morris of Yardley Quotes

If bringing up the next generation is important, why aren't they the best qualified, the best paid? Why aren't we as concerned about their career progression as we are about those who work in the education or health services?

Estelle Morris, Baroness Morris of Yardley

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• If bringing up the next generation is important, why aren't they the best qualified, the best paid? Why aren't we as concerned about their career progression as we are about those who work in the education or health services?

  

  Estelle Morris, Baroness Morris of Yardley
  • Education
  • Generation
  • Paid