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Nick Gibb avoided answering what 8x9 equals
THE education minister responsible for a new times tables check for primary school children refused to answer a multiplication sum on live TV today.
Nick Gibb was asked what eight times nine was but did not answer, saying: “I've learnt through bitter experience never to answer these kinds of questions on live television.”
Good Morning Britain presenter Kate Garraway told Mr Gibb he was a “very successful person, who clearly can add up and do maths.”
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