Written question asked by James Clappison (Conservative) on Thursday, 5 June 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 10 June 2003. It was answered by David Miliband (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 June 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, how much was spent on the Partnership with Independent Schools scheme in the last year for which figures are available. - Includes figures.

Answer: Mr. Clappison: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills how much was spent on the Partnership with Independent Schools scheme in the last year for which figures are available. [118038] Mr. Miliband: In 2002-03, a total £900,000 of departmental funding was spent on the independent/ state school partnerships grant scheme. Independent evaluation of the scheme has found that it is achieving its aims and objectives and provides good value for money. As a result, the scheme has been allocated a significant increase of funding over the next three years: £1.25 million in 2003-04, rising to £2 million in 2005-06.

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