Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Kate Hollern and Lord Hammond of Runnymede

Tuesday 18th April 2017 Commons Chamber

[Kate Hollern (Blackburn) (Lab)]

T10. We have heard today an awful lot about a stronger economy and the need to improve productivity. What discussions has the Chancellor had with his Cabinet colleagues about skills and education funding? There is concern that children in Blackburn are about to lose £284 per head under what the Government call a fairer funding formula.

[Mr Philip Hammond]

The hon. Lady will know that my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Education is considering responses to the consultation on the school funding formula. At the Budget, we announced a substantial increase in funding for 16-to-19 technical education, which will make an important contribution to improving the UK’s productivity.