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Business of the House
Tuesday 18th April 2017

(7 years, 8 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Helen Goodman Portrait Helen Goodman (Bishop Auckland) (Lab)
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If the Government are protecting the budget, why is the average cut in my constituency 8%, rising in some village schools, including to 22% in Butterknowle?

David Gauke Portrait Mr Gauke
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As I have said, the reality is that the total core schools budget is increasing, and it can increase only if we have a strong economy that can pay for it. It is also right that we have a fairer funding formula to ensure that that money is distributed fairly.

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