Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Catherine McKinnell and Steve Yemm

Monday 28th April 2025 Commons Chamber

[Catherine McKinnell]

We absolutely support children to have the ability to play, and that is really important in school as well. We understand that some schools require additional support. We are working closely with the sector to ensure the best outcomes for all children, not just some children, as the previous Government focused on.

[Steve Yemm (Mansfield) (Lab)]

Local Conservative council candidates in Mansfield say on the doorstep that they want better funding for our schools. However, in the pursuit of restoring private schools’ tax breaks, which of these measures does the Minister think the Tories would cut first: new teachers, speech and language support, mental health counsellors, careers advice or work experience?

[Catherine McKinnell]

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