Spending Review Debate

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Department: HM Treasury

Spending Review

Justin Tomlinson Excerpts
Wednesday 26th June 2013

(10 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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George Osborne Portrait Mr Osborne
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We are maintaining capital investment at £50 billion.

Justin Tomlinson Portrait Justin Tomlinson (North Swindon) (Con)
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The decision to introduce a fairer national education funding formula is vital for my local schools. How much did Labour’s formula short-change schools in Swindon?

George Osborne Portrait Mr Osborne
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The people of Swindon were short-changed in many ways by the Labour Government. Under the excellent leadership provided by my hon. Friend and his colleague, our hon. Friend the Member for South Swindon (Mr Buckland), not only is Swindon’s voice heard in Parliament, but the changes this Government are making will help families in Swindon, including those with children at school.