Written question asked by Earl of Kimberley (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 27 June 1995. It was answered by Viscount Ullswater (Crossbench) on Tuesday, 27 June 1995.

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Ullswater, Viscount

Question

What HMG have approved Somerset County Council's request to exceed its education budget (despite this necessitating an increase in council tax) but refused Gloucestershire's request, notwithstanding the views expressed by parents and teachers in that county (which necessitates reducing council tax, involving an administration cost of £500,000).

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

565 c47WA

Session

1994-95

Subjects

Finance Education Expenditure Local government Somerset