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Proceeding contribution from Lynne Jones (Labour) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 15 March 2006. It occurred during Debate on bill on Education and Inspections Bill.

Education and Inspections Bill

Of course, the Government will argue that no school would have to opt for trust status; it is purely voluntary. However, does the hon. Gentleman share my concerns that there are all sorts of ways in which the Government coerce schools to do what they perceive the Government want? In Birmingham, there are proposals for seven academies. There is no demand for that, but the Tory-Lib Dem controlled LEA is forced to go down that route, because that is the only way that it knows that it will get the desperately needed funding for the schools.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
443 c1514 
Session
2005-06
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Children Assessments Accountability Admissions Discipline Disadvantaged Community schools Finance Governing bodies Inspections Faith schools Foundation schools Interviews Local government Parents Local education authorities Pupils Standards Schools Special educational needs Secondary education School meals Vocational education Parenting orders Trust schools Parenting contracts
Legislation
Education and Inspections Bill 2005-06
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk