Written question asked by Mark Hoban (Conservative) on Tuesday, 8 March 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 14 March 2005. It was answered by Stephen Twigg (Labour) on Monday, 14 March 2005 on behalf of the Department for Education and Skills.

Dept for Education and Skills

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, if she will make a statement on interaction between local education authorities and the Learning and Skills Council in funding post-16 education for children with special educational needs.

Answer: Mr. Hoban: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills if she will make a statement on interaction between local education authorities and the Learning and Skills Council in funding post-16 education for children with special educational needs. [221272] Mr. Stephen Twigg: In addition to the normal communications concerning funding matters, I expect the Learning and Skills Council and local education authorities to liaise and to plan their activities to best meet the needs of all learners including those with special educational needs.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 432 c18W; 221272
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Learning and Skills Council for England Local education authorities Special educational needs
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk