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Proceeding contribution from Iain Wright (Labour) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 22 July 2010. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee of the Whole House (HC) on Academies Bill [Lords].


Academies Bill [Lords]

I certainly agree with my hon. Friend. The Secretary of State has made it clear that he is keen to expand academies as quickly as possible, so he has a vested interest in making sure that that happens. Then there is the decision on the transfer of surpluses; as my hon. Friend says, the Secretary of State is the final judge and jury on that issue. There is an inherent conflict of interest between various bodies, and I am concerned about that. There is a general concern about the complete lack of consultation with local stakeholders on the provisions, and I remain concerned about that.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
514 c675-6 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Disability Admissions Costs Buildings Finance Education Facilities Local government Ministerial powers Property transfer Property Pupils Primary education Standards Special educational needs Secondary education Academies Building schools for the future programme Young People's Learning Agency Free schools
Legislation
Academies Bill (HL) 2010-12
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk