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Written question asked by Lord Krebs (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Baroness Morgan of Drefelin (Labour) on Thursday, 2 April 2009.


Education Maintenance Allowance

Question
To ask Her Majesty's Government how many applications for the education maintenance allowance for the current school year remain unprocessed; what steps they are taking to clear the backlog; and when it will be completed.
Answer

This is a matter for the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) who operate the education maintenance allowance (EMA) for the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF). The LSC's acting chief executive, Geoff Russell, will write to the noble Lord with the information requested and a copy of his reply will be placed in the House Library.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
2518; 709 c267WA
Session
2008-09
Subjects
Applications Administrative delays Education maintenance allowance
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk