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Written question asked by Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 10 September 2026. It was answered by Georgia Gould (Labour) on Wednesday, 16 September 2026 on behalf of the Department for Education.

Schools: Private Finance Initiative

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment they have made of the adequacy of government funding for Private Finance Initiative schools in the constituency of Slough.

Answer

The department supports Private Finance Initiative (PFI) contracts through the funding arrangements agreed when contracts were signed. This includes revenue support grant funding (RSG) paid to local authorities over the contract term. RSG funding forms part of the overall affordability package for these projects, alongside contributions from local authorities and schools.

Further support is provided through the schools national funding formula PFI factor, and Slough will receive £1.1 million in the 2026/27 financial year through the PFI factor.

The department works with local authorities to assess affordability, determine appropriate levels of support and review PFI factor funding.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
28005
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Private finance initiative Schools Slough
Link
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