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Debate between Marcus Jones and Diana Johnson
Monday 14th December 2015
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Diana Johnson (Kingston upon Hull North) (Lab)
T3. Will the Secretary of State explain why the very same councils that have the highest numbers of vulnerable children are also those that have seen the highest budget cuts under his Government?
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government (Mr Marcus Jones)
If the hon. Lady looks at the figures, it will be quite apparent that the local authorities with the highest spending power are those that she refers to. Councils will see a rise in their resources in cash terms over this Parliament, from £40.3 billion to £40.5 billion in 2019-20. The hon. Lady will shortly see the outcome of the local government finance settlement.