Written question asked by John Pugh (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 21 April 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 April 2009. It was answered by Baroness Hughes of Stretford (Labour) on Monday, 27 April 2009 on behalf of the Department for Children, Schools and Families.

Building Schools for the Future: Sefton

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families what the timetable is for assessment of Sefton local authority's bid for Building Schools for the Future funds; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Sefton has been listed as sixth in the provisional prioritisation of projects for local authorities that have not yet started in BSF. Partnerships for Schools the agency administering the process has invited Sefton to make a submission on its readiness to deliver and Sefton has indicated it will send this in by 8 May. PfS will then assess this alongside submissions from other authorities, and expects to complete this evaluation in the next few months.

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