(14 years, 2 months ago)
Commons ChamberAgain, I pay tribute to my hon. Friend and his concern for that important matter, but it is not for the Department for Education to specify which particular play projects are to go ahead. That area is not ring-fenced; it is up to the local authorities. Once we make the further announcement following the comprehensive spending review, I very much hope that those projects that are to go ahead do so with all speed.
11. What steps he plans to take to improve the educational achievement of children from the most deprived areas; and if he will make a statement.