Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Oral Answers to Questions

Ben Maguire Excerpts
Tuesday 29th October 2024

(2 days, 14 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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Darren Jones Portrait Darren Jones
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The Government recognise the significant pressures that all councils are facing. We are looking at consolidating funding streams for local authorities into the local government finance settlement, and we will work towards implementing our commitment to a multi-year financial settlement.

Ben Maguire Portrait Ben Maguire (North Cornwall) (LD)
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T6. During my SEND summit in Bodmin on Saturday, teachers and parents revealed the shocking extent of our broken special educational needs system in North Cornwall and across the county. Thousands are struggling to get the support to which they are entitled. What are Treasury Ministers doing to ensure that local councils and schools are properly resourced to deliver an effective SEND system, so that families finally get the support they need and deserve?

Rachel Reeves Portrait Rachel Reeves
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I thank the hon. Gentleman for his question. This is an issue that resonates right across the House, with so many of us hearing terrible stories at our surgeries about the lack of support for some of the most vulnerable children in society. I know that it is a priority for the Education Secretary too, and we will set out more detail on departmental settlements in the Budget tomorrow.