Written question asked by Laurence Robertson (Conservative) on Tuesday, 9 November 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 11 November 1999. It was answered by Baroness Morris of Yardley (Labour) on Thursday, 11 November 1999 on behalf of the Department for Education and Employment.

Dept for Education and Employment

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, what percentage of local education authorities spend (a) below, (b) at and (c) above their standard spending assessments. - Inc figures.

Answer: Mr. Robertson: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what percentage of local education authorities spend (a) below, (b) at and (c) above their standard spending assessments. [98367] Ms Estelle Morris: In 1999-2000 the budgeted net recurrent expenditure of 35 per cent. of local education authorities in England was below their standard spending assessment while that for 65 per cent. was above it. Source: DETR RA return.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 98367; 337 c754W
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: Finance Education Expenditure Local education authorities Standard spending assessments
Contains statistics: Yes