Lord Cryer
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(9 years, 3 months ago)
Commons ChamberThat is yet another clear example of why the school funding system needs to be reformed. Torbay receives £1,530 extra for each pupil on free school meals, while schools in other parts of the country can receive £5,000. However, as a result of last week’s announcement, Torbay will receive an additional £1.52 million and will continue to receive that funding because of the £390 million being baked into the school formula.
So why exactly have 800 children’s centres closed since the Conservatives—and, previously, the coalition—came to power?
The hon. Gentleman signals from a sedentary position that he has been present throughout the proceedings, so that is on the record.