Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Connor Naismith and Olivia Bailey

Monday 1st December 2025 Commons Chamber

[Olivia Bailey]

I thank the hon. Lady for her question, but I encourage her to read the documents from the Treasury and the OBR. I am glad to have the opportunity to clarify the matter, given the wilful misrepresentation of the situation by the Conservative party. Those deficits are council deficits—they will not be coming from the schools’ budgets. In fact, over the course of this Parliament, this Government will be investing more into SEND. It is irresponsible for Opposition Members to cause such concern to families when they know full well that what they are saying is wrong.

[Connor Naismith (Crewe and Nantwich) (Lab)]

9. What steps she is taking to help increase levels of attainment in schools.