§ Mr. MaddenTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will take steps to ensure that the 33 first and 10 middle schools in Bradford continue to receive funding of more than £1.2 million in 1990–91, under the local management scheme to meet special needs and social disadvantages; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. RumboldThe levels of funding to be allocated by LMS formulae with reference to individual factors such as specific needs and social disadvantage are for local determination. Ministerial approval is limited to the criteria and ground rules which govern the distribution of resources.
§ Mr. MaddenTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what representations he has received urging that 33 first schools and 10 middle schools in Bradford continue to receive funding to meet special needs and social disadvantages.
§ Mrs. RumboldNone.