(7 years, 9 months ago)
Commons ChamberGiven the 30% cut in prison officer numbers since 2010, and given the poor retention rates among new recruits, at what point will the number of officers reach the appropriate level?
(9 years, 4 months ago)
Commons ChamberThat is yet another clear example of why the school funding system needs to be reformed. Torbay receives £1,530 extra for each pupil on free school meals, while schools in other parts of the country can receive £5,000. However, as a result of last week’s announcement, Torbay will receive an additional £1.52 million and will continue to receive that funding because of the £390 million being baked into the school formula.
So why exactly have 800 children’s centres closed since the Conservatives—and, previously, the coalition—came to power?