HC Deb 14 July 1955 vol 543 c2111
68. Mr. Blackburn

asked the Minister of Education what consideration has been given to an alteration of the education grant formula in view of the increased rating assessments which will become operative next year.

Sir D. Eccles

I shall shortly be discussing with the local authority associations an interim adjustment of the present education grant formula pending a more general review of the position after the new valuation lists have come into force.

Mr. Blackburn

While thanking the right hon. Gentleman for that reply, because I am sure local education authorities will be delighted that there is to be a review, may I ask whether in making the review he will make a formula to the advantage of the local education authorities rather than to the advantage of the Ministry?

Sir D. Eccles

I must try to work out a formula to the advantage of all parties.