Oral Question·Department for Education
“If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.”
Tabled: 15 June 2021Answered: 21 June 2021
Asked by
Dame Diana Johnson
Labour — Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Education
Answer from Hansard
The Minister for Housing and Planning (Matthew Pennycook)
Perhaps the hon. Gentleman did not hear my previous response. The proposed new standard method, which we consulted on, significantly boosts expectations across our city regions. In mayoral combined authority areas, it would see targets grow by more than 30%, matching the ambition of our local leaders.