Oral QuestionNorthern Ireland Office

What assessment he has made of the adequacy of the supply of personal protective equipment to Northern Ireland from the UK procurement system during the covid-19 outbreak.

Tabled: 6 May 2020Answered: 13 May 2020

Asked by

Ian Lavery

LabourBlyth and Ashington

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland

Answer from Hansard

The Minister for Women and Equalities (Bridget Phillipson)

This Government’s ambition is that all children with special educational needs receive the right support to succeed, where possible, in mainstream schools. To further support that vision, in December I announced £740 million of high-needs capital for 2025-26. The Department is working closely with experts on reforms and has recently appointed a strategic adviser for SEND, who will play a key role in engaging with practitioners, children and families as we consider the next steps in SEND reform.