Free Schools: Witham

Department for Education written question – answered at on 23 February 2026.

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Photo of Priti Patel Priti Patel Shadow Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, When she will complete her review of the representations sent in relation to her Department’s cancellation of funding for Lodge Farm School in Witham.

Photo of Josh MacAlister Josh MacAlister The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Education

Representations sent in by trusts and local authorities are currently being considered. Final decisions taken by ministers on individual projects will be communicated by letter as soon as possible.

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