I'm all in favour of grammar schools where they exist and indeed I think schools should have the freedom to select if necessary, on the basis of academic ability.
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"I'm in favour of the reality that the world has moved on and Northern Ireland is moving on economically and socially - we have now a much different population now than we had several years ago, " he said.
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While the Orange Order's Belfast leadership officially opposes the Good Friday Agreement, many of those I spoke to at Rossnowlagh had voted in favour of it.
There has been some talk about Bangladesh dropping down as part of a two-tier Test system and I favour that, but only with a top tier of nine.
"I spoke to some relevant people on Sandwell Council and everybody I spoke to was in favour of supporting any application that could be made for speedway, " Councillor Shackleton told supporters attending BBC WM's West Midlands Speedway Forum.
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There will not be a second vote using the shortlist, the votes we made then are the ones that will be counted up - so I guess it is in favour of players who did well at the start of the season.
What I'm in principle in favour of is people simply recognising geographical reality.
"I think it's a great concept, I'm very much in favour of it despite it being criticised almost from day one, " he told BBC Sport.
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But I believe that the balance is tilted firmly in favour of the greater use of computer technology, and that the benefits to come from it will help us all.
The word momentum is often used but after the rain-interrupted Edgbaston Test I am sensing a slight shifting of momentum back in Australia's favour.
Eradicating meaningless initials, acronyms and jargon in favour of simple, clear language is a priority - and I am pleased to say that this approach has been supported by the senior team.
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"I conclude that the pendulum of the rule of law swings in the plaintiff's favour, " the judge said.
"I am deeply dismayed by this apparently partisan and biased approach of the petroleum ministry in favour of RIL, " he said.
As for the main issues that matter to me - I would like to see more financial accountability at all levels of government, legislation in favour of gay partnerships, more money invested in education and healthcare, and more insurance protection against hurricanes and flooding.
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"I strongly hold that in the absence of any contrary finding by the inquiry, the presumptions in favour of personal freedoms and respect for the rights of minorities must prevail and be upheld, " said Mr Jackson.
"I think it is important at this stage to let the commission know that this diocese is not in favour of keeping the status quo in having a bishop who doesn't ordain women, " said Mr Newlands.
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