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Proceeding contribution from Lord Greaves (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Lords on Monday, 28 June 2010. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee of the Whole House (HL) on Academies Bill [HL].

Academies Bill [HL]

That is the $64,000 question, or perhaps more than that at present exchange rates. I do not know. We will all have a view on that. It will depend on how big or small the local authority is. A big local authority, such as Lancashire, could probably survive quite a lot of its schools becoming academies, because it would still have a critical mass, but if a small local authority—a small London borough that has only a few schools—is left with just two or three primary schools, it will be in serious trouble.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
719 c1628 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Education Disability Bullying Admissions Curriculum Charities Community interest companies Buildings Design Ancillary staff Classroom assistants Hearing impairment Equality Freedom of information Governing bodies Grammar schools Inspections Faith schools Food Local government Qualifications Parents Pre-school education Pupil exclusions Pay Property transfer Public bodies Nutrition Monitoring Primary education Standards Safety Personal, social, health and economic education Registration Schools Teachers Special educational needs Secondary education Free schools Academies Ofsted
Legislation
Academies Bill (HL) 2010-12
Link
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