Damian Hinds

Damian Hinds

Conservative — East Hampshire

Speaking in the House of Commons on 20 April 2026

Debate

Falling School Rolls

Contribution

It is true that the effects of the falling birth rate have been felt most so far in places such as Hackney, but it is coming to many more places, and the effect will be felt in a much more magnified way, particularly in small rural schools. Does the Secretary of State accept that the funding formula will have to change away from being so heavily reliant on a per capita amount, so as to support our small rural schools?

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