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Written question asked by Phillip Lee (Conservative) on Tuesday, 20 November 2012, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 26 November 2012. It was answered by Sajid Javid (Conservative) on Monday, 26 November 2012 on behalf of the Treasury.


Schools: Governing Bodies

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what assessment he has made of the affordability to the public purse of paying school governor's expenses.

[129763]

Answer

The Treasury has not carried out an assessment of the affordability of paying school governors’ expenses. Payment of governors’ expenses is discretionary for schools and academies, and we expect them to ensure that any payments are affordable.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
129763; 554 cc75-6W
Session
2012-13
Subjects
Allowances Governing bodies Schools
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk