Bridget Phillipson said the main schools budget is rising by £1.7bn and pointed to solar funding for about 350 schools and colleges, but MPs pushed for wider energy-saving support, a local rebuild commitment in Shifnal, and answers over a claimed 22% cut to school sport funding.

Opposition MPs said changes to the PE and sport premium are leaving schools with budget shortfalls, including a £17,000 loss at one Salisbury primary, while the Government defended a new £1bn three-year plan for school sport partnerships, facilities and transition support.