School Funding

Jeremy Quin Excerpts
Thursday 21st July 2016

(8 years, 3 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Justine Greening Portrait Justine Greening
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I have been clear that no local authority will see a reduction in funding for 2017-18. My announcement today was clear that we will ensure that we have the time to bring in the fair funding formula effectively. The hon. Lady should not forget that, as I have set out, the introduction of the pupil premium means that we now have an additional £2.5 billion that will be specifically targeted to ensure that disadvantaged children get an additional top-up so that their schools can provide additional support.

Jeremy Quin Portrait Jeremy Quin (Horsham) (Con)
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I am delighted by the Secretary of State’s commitment to fair funding, which we clearly must get right, but I urge her to look urgently at transitional arrangements for counties such as West Sussex, which so desperately needs funding.

Justine Greening Portrait Justine Greening
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My hon. Friend makes his point clearly. I assure him that we will look at a sensible approach for the transition period of 2017-18.