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Debate between Baroness McIntosh of Pickering and Tim Loughton
Monday 11th October 2010

(14 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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Tim Loughton Portrait Tim Loughton
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Again, 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.

Baroness McIntosh of Pickering Portrait Miss Anne McIntosh (Thirsk and Malton) (Con)
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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.