National Funding Formula: Schools/High Needs Debate

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National Funding Formula: Schools/High Needs

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Wednesday 14th December 2016

(7 years, 4 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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Wishing the fellow a full recovery, I call Mr Julian Knight.

Julian Knight Portrait Julian Knight (Solihull) (Con)
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Thank you, Mr Speaker. I welcome both the substance and the tone of the statement. Schools in Solihull receive £1,300 a year less per pupil than those in nearby Birmingham. As a result, we lose teachers to Birmingham. Will the Secretary of State assure me that at least some of that unfairness will be addressed during this Parliament?

Justine Greening Portrait Justine Greening
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I have set out the timelines for the roll-out of this national funding formula. My hon. Friend sets out some of the by-products of the current unfair situation. That is another reason why it is important that we address that situation.

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