Debates between Rachel Reeves and Sarah Teather during the 2010-2015 Parliament

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Rachel Reeves and Sarah Teather
Monday 23rd May 2011

(13 years, 6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Sarah Teather Portrait Sarah Teather
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I thank the hon. Lady for that question. DCLG is undertaking a comprehensive review of all the statutory duties, but it is intended to remove unnecessary duties, not necessary duties, and there is absolutely no intention to downgrade those duties relating to special educational needs.

Rachel Reeves Portrait Rachel Reeves (Leeds West) (Lab)
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The Minister told the Education Committee last week that she thinks there will be resources for special educational needs. Children and parents deserve more than guesswork. Can she guarantee now that the Government will make sure that all children with additional learning needs have the support that they need to succeed at school?

Sarah Teather Portrait Sarah Teather
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That is exactly what the Green Paper is about, and I hope that the hon. Lady, if she has constituents who are particularly affected by our proposals, will ensure that they respond. The proposals are absolutely about making sure that children get the help that they deserve, but that is sadly not happening at the moment, partly because a lot of resources are wasted.