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Written question asked by Nirj Deva (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 11 December 1996. It was answered by Robin Squire (Conservative) on Wednesday, 11 December 1996 on behalf of the Department for Education and Employment.


Dept for Education and Employment

Question
How many local education authorities increased the amount spent on administration and reduced the amount spent on schools in the last year for which information is available. - Inc fig. (Failed OPQ).
Answer

Mr. Deva: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment how many local education authorities increased the amount spent on administration and reduced the amount spent on schools in the last year for which information is available. [7084] Mr. Robin Squire: In 1994-95, 14 LEAs increased spending on central administration while reducing spending on schools, by comparison with the previous year.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
7084; 287 c240-1W
Session
1996-97
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Administration Costs Finance Local education authorities Schools
Contains statistics
Yes