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Kemi Badenoch: Members on both sides of the House care very much about this area.

Kemi Badenoch: I thank the hon. Gentleman for that question. There are 50,000 more pupils eligible for free school meals at the moment.

Kemi Badenoch: We are spending £3.6 billion on early educational entitlement, and the Government have provided free childcare for children a

Kemi Badenoch: I thank the hon. Lady for that question.

Kemi Badenoch: Next year local authorities, including Stoke-on-Trent City Council, will share in an increase of more than £700 million in hi

Kemi Badenoch: We are aware of the issues that have arisen in Stoke-on-Trent.

Kemi Badenoch: I am grateful to my right hon. Friend for raising this case in her constituency.

Kemi Badenoch: We are aware that local authorities are facing significant pressures.

Kemi Badenoch: I met the Children’s Commissioner last week, and discussed this issue among many others. We welcome her report.

Kemi Badenoch: I am grateful to the hon.