HC Deb 22 January 1991 vol 184 cc123-4W
Mr. Fatchett

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will set out, at current prices, the value per child in each maintained sector school of education support grants and local education authority training grants.

Mr. Eggar

In 1990–91, the grant payable to local authorities under the education support grants and local education authority training grants schemes represents nationally an average of some £26 per pupil in local education authority-maintained schools.

Mr. Fatchett

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will set out, at current prices, the value of the special purpose grant (development) for each child in a grant-maintained school.

Mr. Eggar

In 1990–91, special purpose grant (development) of some £26 per pupil is available to grant-maintained schools.