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Debate between Josh MacAlister and Ian Roome
Monday 20th October 2025

(2 weeks, 6 days ago)

Commons Chamber
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Ian Roome Portrait Ian Roome (North Devon) (LD)
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I have visited many schools in North Devon, and many are facing the dilemma of whether to fund essential maintenance or to lay off teaching assistants. What is the Minister doing to ensure that adequate funding reaches rural schools so that they do not have to cut teaching staff in order to balance the books?

Josh MacAlister Portrait Josh MacAlister
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I am happy to correspond with the hon. Member about the situation facing that school. In relation to school buildings, a number of schemes are available to provide support.

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