Academies Bill [Lords]

Debate between Stephen Lloyd and Tom Blenkinsop
Monday 19th July 2010

(14 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Tom Blenkinsop Portrait Tom Blenkinsop
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Will the hon. Gentleman give way?

Stephen Lloyd Portrait Stephen Lloyd
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No, I shall not. I have almost finished.

The pupil premium is directly targeted at those disadvantaged students who need it most, and I am absolutely delighted that the coalition Government are committed to delivering it. I look forward to reading that commitment when I see the detail of the Bill, and I am absolutely confident that, for the youngsters from Shinewater school and for others from similarly disadvantaged backgrounds in my constituency, the pupil premium will make a considerable difference and give them a real opportunity. I look forward to seeing the detail of the Bill.