Oral Question·Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
“What progress he has made on devolving power to local communities.”
Tabled: 9 February 2023Answered: 20 February 2023
Asked by
David Simmonds
Conservative — Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
Answer from Hansard
The Minister for Local Government and English Devolution (Jim McMahon)
The Government recognise the impact that spending on special educational needs and disabilities is having on council finances. A £1 billion increase to SEND and alternative provision was announced for 2025-26 in the autumn statement. The Government intend to set out plans for reforming the SEND system in further detail this year. That will include details on how the Government will support local authorities to deal with their historical and accruing dedicated schools grant deficits.