To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how much funding does her Department provide to each Local Education Authority.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how much funding does her Department provide to each Local Education Authority.

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what the reasons are for the delay in transferring his Department's Transactional Bulk Print Services contract to Williams Lea from the current provider, Hewlett Packard, originally scheduled for February 2015; what the revised timetable is for that transfer; what assessment...

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what the reasons are for the delay in transferring his Department's Transactional Bulk Print Services contract to Williams Lea from the current provider, Hewlett Packard, originally scheduled for February 2015; what the revised timetable is for that transfer; what assessment...

Draft Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (Consequential Amendments) (England and Wales) Order 2010; draft Local Education Authorities and Children's Services Authorities (Integration of Functions) Order 2010. Considered by Delegated Legislation Committee. Agreed to on question.

Draft Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (Consequential Amendments) (England and Wales) Order 2010; draft Local Education Authorities and Children's Services Authorities (Integration of Functions) Order 2010. Considered by Delegated Legislation Committee. Agreed to on question.

I. Investing for the future, protecting the front line: school funding 2010–13. 34 p. II. Consultation on the future distribution of school funding. Incl. annexes. 87 p.

I. Investing for the future, protecting the front line: school funding 2010–13. 34 p. II. Consultation on the future distribution of school funding. Incl. annexes. 87 p.

To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families with reference to the Answer to the hon. Member for Aylesbury of 16 October 2009, Official Report, column 1106W, on schools: vetting, what guidance has been given to local authorities on whether (a) lead member councillors and (b) other...

To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families with reference to the Answer to the hon. Member for Aylesbury of 16 October 2009, Official Report, column 1106W, on schools: vetting, what guidance has been given to local authorities on whether (a) lead member councillors and (b) other...

I accept that point. The argument is not about bringing that number to zero. It is used as a figure across the country as a guide to the particular problems regarding surpluses. As I have said, it will then be a matter for the local authority to consider as it...

I accept that point. The argument is not about bringing that number to zero. It is used as a figure across the country as a guide to the particular problems regarding surpluses. As I have said, it will then be a matter for the local authority to consider as it...

I am sure that the Minister has the same experience as me—there is no Member of Parliament who does not believe that their constituency is unfairly disadvantaged in comparison to others. There was a similar issue regarding health, and there we have seen a change which, over time, significantly increases...

I am sure that the Minister has the same experience as me—there is no Member of Parliament who does not believe that their constituency is unfairly disadvantaged in comparison to others. There was a similar issue regarding health, and there we have seen a change which, over time, significantly increases...

If I do not answer any of the questions asked by the hon. Member for Truro and St. Austell (Matthew Taylor), perhaps he will intervene, and perhaps his two hon. Friends will do the same. I congratulate him on securing this debate, and note the attendance of his hon. Friends...

If I do not answer any of the questions asked by the hon. Member for Truro and St. Austell (Matthew Taylor), perhaps he will intervene, and perhaps his two hon. Friends will do the same. I congratulate him on securing this debate, and note the attendance of his hon. Friends...

Although I will return to some issues about Cornwall council, the whole context of my argument at this point is that the Government have been sympathetic to investment in education, as have we—the Liberal Democrats argued for that. The Government have sought to address the problem of disadvantaged pupils, but...

Although I will return to some issues about Cornwall council, the whole context of my argument at this point is that the Government have been sympathetic to investment in education, as have we—the Liberal Democrats argued for that. The Government have sought to address the problem of disadvantaged pupils, but...

Is my hon. Friend aware of the data on academic achievement that back that up? Research undertaken by my hon. Friend the Member for Yeovil (Mr. Laws) showed that disadvantaged secondary school pupils in rural areas are failing to keep up with the improvements of their counterparts in more urban...

Is my hon. Friend aware of the data on academic achievement that back that up? Research undertaken by my hon. Friend the Member for Yeovil (Mr. Laws) showed that disadvantaged secondary school pupils in rural areas are failing to keep up with the improvements of their counterparts in more urban...

My hon. Friend's point was that the 11 per cent. figure is deeply misleading. There are schools that could not accommodate the theoretical number of pupils because the structure of the building is not appropriate. It is merely based on the square footage, but if we were building a modern...

My hon. Friend's point was that the 11 per cent. figure is deeply misleading. There are schools that could not accommodate the theoretical number of pupils because the structure of the building is not appropriate. It is merely based on the square footage, but if we were building a modern...

Of course all those things need to be taken into account. That is why it is better for the local authority to determine school organisation in an area—in consultation with local Members of Parliament, local councillors and the public—as it knows best how to do so, and will know the...

Of course all those things need to be taken into account. That is why it is better for the local authority to determine school organisation in an area—in consultation with local Members of Parliament, local councillors and the public—as it knows best how to do so, and will know the...

On spare places, is it not also a concern that many of the village schools are old buildings? On my understanding, places are calculated on the basis of the square footage of the entire school, not just the classrooms. Inappropriate buildings compound the problem by allocating places where there is...

On spare places, is it not also a concern that many of the village schools are old buildings? On my understanding, places are calculated on the basis of the square footage of the entire school, not just the classrooms. Inappropriate buildings compound the problem by allocating places where there is...

I accept the point that poverty does not exist only in urban areas and that there is rural poverty. I also accept that there is a need for a review of the way in which money is distributed to local authorities and to schools. My point is that it is...

I accept the point that poverty does not exist only in urban areas and that there is rural poverty. I also accept that there is a need for a review of the way in which money is distributed to local authorities and to schools. My point is that it is...

Thank you, Lady Winterton. It is nice to get the leeway of a few extra minutes. That is very welcome. I want to speak about an issue that has been of great significance to me for the 23 years that I have been a Member of Parliament: delivery of education...

Thank you, Lady Winterton. It is nice to get the leeway of a few extra minutes. That is very welcome. I want to speak about an issue that has been of great significance to me for the 23 years that I have been a Member of Parliament: delivery of education...

Lady Winterton, I apologise for not being here at the start of the debate. I was elsewhere attending a meeting on water charges and was somewhat caught out. I pay tribute to my hon. Friend for securing the debate and for all his work over many years, particularly on small...

Lady Winterton, I apologise for not being here at the start of the debate. I was elsewhere attending a meeting on water charges and was somewhat caught out. I pay tribute to my hon. Friend for securing the debate and for all his work over many years, particularly on small...

That is exactly right and it is acknowledged in the county. This has been a long-term process. I am not seeking to make a series of party political points: Labour has sought to invest in improvements to education, but has not tackled the underlying funding system, which misses the problems...

That is exactly right and it is acknowledged in the county. This has been a long-term process. I am not seeking to make a series of party political points: Labour has sought to invest in improvements to education, but has not tackled the underlying funding system, which misses the problems...

Westminster Hall adjournment debate on schools funding in Cornwall.

Westminster Hall adjournment debate on schools funding in Cornwall.

Children, Schools and Families Bill. Second reading debate. Amendment debated and negatived on division (211 votes to 288). Second reading agreed to on division (287 votes to 206). Programme motion on proceedings in Committee, on Report, Third Reading, and any other proceedings, agreed to on question. Queen's recommendation signified. Money resolution agreed to on question.

Children, Schools and Families Bill. Second reading debate. Amendment debated and negatived on division (211 votes to 288). Second reading agreed to on division (287 votes to 206). Programme motion on proceedings in Committee, on Report, Third Reading, and any other proceedings, agreed to on question. Queen's recommendation signified. Money...