Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Damian Hinds and Anum Qaisar

Monday 29th April 2024 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

Ms Anum Qaisar is not here to ask the next question, but will the Minister give an answer so that I can bring in the Opposition Front Bencher?

[Ms Anum Qaisar (Airdrie and Shotts) (SNP)]

9. What recent discussions she has had with her counterparts in the devolved Administrations on the potential merits of providing additional financial support to school pupils in the context of increases in the cost of living.

[The Minister for Schools (Damian Hinds)]

Ministers normally meet colleagues from the devolved Governments, as we were just discussing a moment ago. The Education Ministers Council was due to be hosted by the Scottish Government in late 2023, but, although we have been watching our doormats, no invitation has arrived. The UK Government are providing £108 billion over 2022-23 to 2024-25 to help with the cost of living.