The Education Department was accused of ‘bullying’ Islanders into the cuts and a number of Members made impassioned speeches about the importance of fairness within the Education system.
However, the debate came to an abrupt end when Members ran out of time and will now resume on Tuesday, when a vote on the issue is expected.
Members were being asked to approve a proposal from Senator Ben Shenton, who wants the proposed cuts in the annual grants paid to fee-paying schools put off until a full consultation has taken place.
