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Pupils: Absenteeism

Asked by Jim ShannonDemocratic Unionist PartyDepartment for EducationTabled Answered 29 April 2026UIN 129825

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to support schools in tackling pupil absenteeism.

Answered by Olivia Bailey

It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.

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