HC Deb 26 May 1993 vol 225 c611W
24. Mr. Pickthall

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will consider changing the calculation method for standard spending assessments in respect of education for under five-year-olds.

Mr. Redwood

The method of calculation for standard spending assessments is currently under review in the light of new information from the 1991 census. This review includes an examination of the education elements.

31. Mrs. Bridget Prentice

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make a statement about his Department's review of the standard spending assessments system.

Mr. Clelland

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make a statement about his Department's review of the standard spending assessments system.

Mr. Robin Squire

Work on our review of standard spending assessments for 1994–95 is proceeding in consultation with local authority representatives.

We have invited local authorities to send us their views on SSAs and many have already taken the opportunity so to do. We shall consider all representations carefully, including those made to us during consultation on the revenue support grant settlement for 1993–94.