I am grateful to my hon. Friend for his supportive comments.

The reasoning behind that decision is, of course, that the deficit arose during the period in which the school was under the control of t

The reasoning behind that decision is, of course, that the deficit arose during the period in which the school was under the control of t

The national funding formula ensures that all areas of the country, including York, are funded on a fair basis.

The national funding formula ensures that all areas of the country, including York, are funded on a fair basis.

My right hon. Friend is right. We have published our vision document for alternative provision.

I beg to move, That this House has considered improving education standards.

My right hon. Friend is right. We have published our vision document for alternative provision.

The reason for that is twofold.

The reason for that is twofold.