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Debate between Scott Benton and Nigel Mills
Monday 7th September 2020

(4 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Scott Benton Portrait Scott Benton (Blackpool South) (Con)
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What steps his Department is taking to close the attainment gap between students from disadvantaged and affluent areas.

Nigel Mills Portrait Nigel Mills (Amber Valley) (Con)
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What steps his Department is taking to close the attainment gap between students from disadvantaged and affluent areas.

Gavin Williamson Portrait The Secretary of State for Education (Gavin Williamson)
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In addition to the pupil premium, the £350 million national tutoring programme will provide affordable, high-quality tuition to disadvantaged pupils in schools and colleges. The catch-up premium provides a further £650 million to schools to make up for the lost teaching time of all pupils.

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