Written question asked by Lord Robathan (Conservative) on Thursday, 5 April 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 26 April 2001. It was answered by Baroness Morris of Yardley (Labour) on Thursday, 26 April 2001 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 representations he has received regarding Government funding for education in Leicestershire. (Failed OPQ) - Inc figs.

Answer: Mr. Robathan: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what representations he has received regarding Government funding for education in Leicestershire. [157925] Ms Estelle Morris: My right hon. Friend has received a number of representations on Government funding for education in Leicestershire from schools and parents. We are continuing to increase general funding to Leicestershire; in 2001-02 Leicestershire's SSA will increase by £14.7 million and its schools will receive an increase in direct grant of £4.2 million.

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