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§ Mr. David Heath (Somerton and Frome)I wish to present a petition on behalf of schools throughout Somerset that are desperately concerned about not only the funding crisis this year, but the chronic under-funding of Somerset schools. I entirely agree with its sentiments.
The petition has been signed by about 1,300 people and has been collected from 59 different schools in my constituency and across Somerset. It states:
To the House of Commons, The petition of Anne Stephens, on behalf of the schools of Somerset, Declares that the funds allocated do not meet the needs of schools.The Petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons consider a fairer settlement for Somerset children.And the Petitioners remain etc.It is signed by Anne Stephens, the head teacher of Bruton primary school.
§ To lie upon the Table.