Written question asked by Paul Truswell (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 January 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 7 February 2001. It was answered by Baroness Morris of Yardley (Labour) on Wednesday, 7 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, what estimate he has made of the costs of implementing the proposed joint venture company to run Leeds Local Education Authority.

Answer: Mr. Truswell: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what estimate he has made of the costs of implementing the proposed joint venture company to run Leeds local education authority. [147274] Ms Estelle Morris: Leeds local education authority will transfer to the company sufficient funds to provide education services to schools. In addition, there will be some transitional costs. We are still discussing these with Leeds city council and prospective partners.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 147274; 362 c574W
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Contracts Costs Education Private sector Public sector Public private partnerships Leeds Education Authority
Contains statistics: Yes
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk