Written question asked by Bob Russell (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 14 October 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 October 2003. It was answered by David Miliband (Labour) on Monday, 20 October 2003 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, when he expects to respond to the request for additional financial resources made on 26th September by the Essex Secondary Headteachers' Association; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Bob Russell: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills when he expects to respond to the request for additional financial resources made on 26 September by the Essex Secondary Headteachers' Association; and if he will make a statement. [132805] Mr. Miliband: On 17 July the Secretary of State announced the changes we propose to make to restore stability to school funding in 2004-05 and 2005-06. We are currently working with national partners on the detail of his proposals and the Secretary of State will be announcing the outcome as soon as this work is complete.

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