Good School Places 2020-01-20
2020-01-20
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A large number of new homes are being constructed in his constituency, leading to parental concerns about insufficient school capacity.
What assurances can the Minister provide regarding timely construction of sufficient school places for newly built housing developments?
Funding is provided to local authorities based on their data needs, and developer contributions are expected when housing projects drive pupil numbers. Planning rules may be amended to ensure infrastructure precedes population movement. Offered to meet with the hon. Friend and his local authority.
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