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Debate between David Johnston and David Evennett
Monday 23rd October 2023

(1 year, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Johnston Portrait David Johnston
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My hon. Friend makes an important point. We have approved the opening of 78 special schools, and this year we collected new data from local authorities on their capacity and demand forecast for special schools. That will help us to support them more effectively to fulfil their duty to provide sufficient places.

David Evennett Portrait Sir David Evennett (Bexleyheath and Crayford) (Con)
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T1. If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.