Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Alex Burghart and Chris Loder

Monday 4th July 2022 Commons Chamber

[Alex Burghart]

In our manifesto in 2019, we said that we would upgrade the FE college estate. We set £1.5 billion aside to do that. I am afraid that I am not in a position to comment on the condition of the Scottish FE estate. It may well be that the Scottish estate was in a considerably worse state of repair after several years of SNP rule.

[Chris Loder (West Dorset) (Con)]

3. What steps he is taking to improve the quality of classrooms in schools in Dorset.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Alex Burghart and Chris Loder

Monday 31st January 2022 Commons Chamber

[Alex Burghart]

I pay tribute to my right hon. Friend’s considerable expertise and work in this area, and I agree with her on this, which is why we are investing £153 million in training early years staff to support learning and development, and £300 million to transform Start4Life and help family services. That £300 million is going to include funding for trials for an innovative workforce, and I look forward to talking to her about that.

[Chris Loder (West Dorset) (Con)]

18. If he will take steps to ensure a high standard for school buildings in West Dorset.