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Debate between Robert Goodwill and Dan Jarvis
Monday 11th December 2017

(7 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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Dan Jarvis Portrait Dan Jarvis (Barnsley Central) (Lab)
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T5. What impact has the £659 million of cuts to Sure Start and early years investment had on the educational attainment of Britain’s poorest children?

Robert Goodwill Portrait Mr Goodwill
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Sure Start schemes up and down the country are being delivered by local authorities, and it is up to them to make the decisions. However, we have already discussed the roll-out of hubs by some local authorities, which are proving particularly effective. As I say, it is for local authorities to determine what is best for their children.