Clause 1 — Academy arrangements

Part of Delegated Legislation – in the House of Commons at 5:45 pm on 21 July 2010.

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Photo of Chris Skidmore Chris Skidmore Conservative, Kingswood 5:45, 21 July 2010

I simply do not understand the hon. Lady's assertion that academies will penalise those with special educational needs or those who can claim free school meals. All the available evidence shows that academies take more pupils who can claim free school meals and more pupils with special educational needs. Her comments therefore make no sense.