HC Deb 19 April 1995 vol 258 cc173-4W
Mr. Robert Banks

To ask the Secretary of State for Education what reductions have been made by North Yorkshire county council to its central administration since the advent of local management of schools. [18829]

Mr. Robin Squire

The percentage of North Yorkshire county council's general schools budget devoted to management and administration in connection with schools since 1991–92 has been as follows:

  • 1991–92: 1.92 per cent.
  • 1992–93: 2.15 per cent.

Net Expenditure on School Meal Service
Unit cost cash terms £ Unit cost real terms (1994–95 prices) £
1991–92 53 58
1992–93 63 66
1993–941 62 63
1 Provisional.