Bill Esterson
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(13 years, 4 months ago)
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Michael Gove
That work will help to inform decision making. I will work with the hon. Lady to make sure that she can do the best job possible for that school, and other schools in her constituency that wish to apply.
Bill Esterson (Sefton Central) (Lab)
The Secretary of State knows that the outstanding and good schools that are most likely to become academies under his system will probably have less need for support for special needs, behavioural support and advisory services. Does he agree that it follows that the academies that he is creating will be tempted not to buy back support services from local authorities under current arrangements, which will mean big cuts in authorities such as Sefton, where seven schools are becoming academies. Will he review funding arrangements for academies so that support services available within local authorities are—
Mr Speaker
I am grateful to the hon. Gentleman. I think we understand the thrust of his question.