Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Andrew Gwynne and David Laws

Monday 24th June 2013 Commons Chamber

[Mr Laws]

I certainly agree with my hon. Friend that the last thing we need is more bureaucracy and regulation in the school system.

[Andrew Gwynne (Denton and Reddish) (Lab)]

The National Audit Office projects that there is a 240,000 shortfall of primary school places across England, and in fact there are now bulges in classes across Tameside and Stockport, the two local authorities covering my constituency. Given that, will the Minister explain what proportion of capital spend has gone to address this problem in the areas of need?

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Andrew Gwynne and David Laws

Monday 29th October 2012 Commons Chamber

[Mr Laws]

I would be delighted to meet my hon. Friend to discuss these matters. He will know that in the past couple of weeks the Government have made two announcements to try to ease concerns in this area: first, we have committed to reviewing the funding formula for 2014-15; and secondly, we have promised to continue the minimum funding guarantee beyond 2015.

[Andrew Gwynne (Denton and Reddish) (Lab)]

The special educational needs proposals currently under pre-legislative scrutiny will water down the scope of the SEN tribunal, weakening the rights of parents to get the help they need. Will the Minister give a commitment today to ensuring that parents of children with SEN do not lose out?