Written question asked by Brian Iddon (Labour) on Tuesday, 3 December 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 16 December 2002. It was answered by Baroness Hodge of Barking (Labour) on Monday, 16 December 2002 on behalf of the Department for Education and Skills.

Dept for Education and Skills

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what action he has taken to monitor the effectiveness of the School Laboratories for the 21st Century Scheme.

Answer: Dr. Iddon: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what action he has taken to monitor the effectiveness of the School Laboratories for the 21st Century scheme. [85675] Margaret Hodge: The £60 million capital funding for the School Laboratories for the 21st Century scheme was spread over two years, with construction works needing to be completed by 31 August 2002. Over the next 12 months an evaluation report will be prepared covering a sample of the 149 participating local education authorities. This will provide details of how the funding has been invested, including what the balance is between newly constructed and refurbished laboratories, and an early indication of what impact this has had on educational standards.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 396 c564W;396 c580W; 85675
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Construction Finance Equipment Standards Schools Repairs and maintenance Laboratories
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk