Debate contribution: PGCE/BEd Students: Financial Support

Debate contribution by Mr Robbie Butler on 23 February 2026.

MLA: Mr Robbie Butler
Party at the time: Ulster Unionist Party
Date: 23 February 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: PGCE/BEd Students: Financial Support
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5400099

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I thank the Minister for his answer. Although we welcome the initiative, a relatively small number of students will be affected. Will the Minister outline the obstacles to his implementation of something that would have provided fairness across that cohort of student teachers and those subjects?

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This follow-up belongs to: Oral question AQO 3159/22-27.

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