Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lindsay Hoyle and Stephen Morgan

Monday 27th January 2025 Commons Chamber

[Stephen Morgan]

Unlike the Conservative party, we are on the side of working parents, and high-quality education will be available to every child. As for the hon. Gentleman’s substantive point, it would help if the Conservatives were honest. They would not reverse the rise.

[Mr Speaker]

I call the shadow Minister.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lindsay Hoyle and Stephen Morgan

Monday 4th November 2024 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

Order. These are topical questions. I have to get everybody in who has not got in before. You have got in once already, so don’t be greedy.

[The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Education (Stephen Morgan)]

We are committed to improving school buildings, where we want our children to achieve and thrive, but that will not be a quick fix. Bury council has been awarded £1.8 million for the financial year to improve its school buildings, including The Derby high school. Last week, this Government increased next year’s capital allocation for England to £2.1 billion, some £300 million more than last year. I will, of course, be happy to meet with my hon. Friend—

[Mr Speaker]

Order. Obviously, set-up questions have very long answers. We should be able to have shorter questions and answers.

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[Stephen Morgan]

I am very happy to meet my hon. Friend to discuss the matter.

[Mr Speaker]

I call Stuart Andrew.