Question to the Department for Education:

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to the Government's proposals to reduce the number of government agencies, what discussions he has had with (a) HM Treasury and (b) Oak National Academy on that body's future (i) operation and (ii) budget; and if he will make a statement.

The department has discussed Oak National Academy’s future operations and budget with HM Treasury (HMT) and Oak National Academy itself. We have produced a business case covering these areas, which has been shared with HMT and will be published shortly. The Oak National Academy Framework Document and Articles of Association were also shared with HMT ahead of being finalised.