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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Sion Simon (Labour). It was answered by Andy Burnham (Labour) on Thursday, 29 November 2007 on behalf of the Treasury.


Schools (Funding)

Question
What recent assessment he has made of the economic impact of expenditure on schools.
Answer

Per pupil expenditure in England has risen from under £2,500 in 1997 to £5,600 in 2007-08. That has supported a sustained increase in attainment. In 2007, 60.3 per cent. of pupils achieved five or more GCSEs at grade A to C—up from 45.1 per cent. in 1997.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
468 c424 
169070 
Session
2007-08
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Finance Education Expenditure Pupils Schools Per capita costs
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk