In the House of Lords, academies minister @dianabarran says in light of 'strength of feeling' about the #schoolsbill, she intends to 'clarify and confirm the government’s position' at report stage (supposed to happen next month)
@dianabarran No further detail on what this clarification will involve - opposition peers trying to get a sense of the scale - but does sound like government is considering some pretty hefty changes to the bill following huge backlash from peers across the chamber #schoolsbill
@dianabarran No word either on whether the government will allow the bill to go back to committee for consideration if major changes are made. Govt playing its cards close to its chest, but suspect the #schoolsbill will look very different in a couple of months
@dianabarran Her comments in full: "Your lordships heard me say that we are listening, and that after hearing concerns during the earlier days in committee of the bill I am acutely aware of the strength of feeling in the house" #schoolsbill
@dianabarran "Your lordships are aware that there is a process that is followed after committee. Noble lords can be reassured that when we return to the bill at report stage, I will be able to clarify and confirm the government’s position having heard the views of the house at committee"
@dianabarran "Any such statement will reflect the government’s position and will be subject to the usual processes of agreeing policy and will be shared ahead of report.” #schoolsbill
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