Written question asked by Walter Sweeney (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 19 March 1997. It was answered by Gwilym Jones (Conservative) on Wednesday, 19 March 1997 on behalf of the Welsh Office.

Welsh Office

Question: If he will undertake a review into the establishment of an education standard spending assessment in Wales equivalent to that which exists in England.

Answer: Mr. Sweeney: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will undertake a review into the establishment of an education standard spending assessment in Wales equivalent to that which exists in England. [20526] Mr. Gwilym Jones: With the agreement of the Welsh Local Government Association, standard spending assessments for local authorities in Wales are unhypothecated. It is for each authority to decide its spending priorities taking account of its statutory responsibilities and its own view of needs and priorities. The current system should encourage local accountability.

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