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Debate between Sarah Teather and Paul Goggins
Monday 27th February 2012

(13 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Sarah Teather Portrait Sarah Teather
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It is extremely clear that the local authority must pass down to the school the money for every child eligible for the pupil premium, regardless of whether that child is at a mainstream school or an academy. I am happy to investigate specific cases where there are difficulties, and I invite my hon. Friend to write to me with any details.

Paul Goggins Portrait Paul Goggins (Wythenshawe and Sale East) (Lab)
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19. What support his Department offers to schools that wish to seek academy status.