Written question asked by Claire Curtis-Thomas (Labour) on Thursday, 25 January 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 8 February 2001. It was answered by Baroness Morris of Yardley (Labour) on Thursday, 8 February 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, If he will make a statement on education funding for Sefton Metropolitan Council since 1997. (Failed OPQ). - Inc figures.

Answer: Mrs. Curtis-Thomas: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment if he will make a statement on education funding for Sefton metropolitan council since 1997. [147919] Ms Estelle Morris: For Sefton, SSA has increased form over £106 million in 1997-98 to £132 million in 2001-02. During this period over £27 million has been allocated to schools capital. In 2001-02 over £12 million has been allocated for other grants, including the Standards Fund and School Standards Grant. Under this Government, funding nationally per pupil has already increased by over £300 in real terms, and it will increase by a further £150 per pupil for 2001-02.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 362 c687W; 147919
Session: 2000-01
Question not reached: Yes
Subjects: Finance Education Expenditure Grants Local education authorities Standard spending assessments Standards Fund Sefton Sefton Council
Contains statistics: Yes
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