Education (Leeds) (Hansard, 13 November 2001)

§ Mr. Mudie
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what is the cost to Leeds City council of the contract awarded to Capita. [13736]

§ Mr. Timms
The cost of Capita's contract is a matter for Leeds City council, Education Leeds and the contractor.

§ Mr. Mudie
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what additional financial support will be awarded to Leeds City council to implement Capita's educational policies. [13738]

§ Mr. Timms
No additional funding will be awarded to Leeds City council to implement the education policies for which it is responsible and accountable beyond that derived from the Standard Spending Assessment and Standards Fund grants.

§ Mr. Mudie
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what is the salary paid to Mr. Peter Ridsdale in his capacity as Chairman of Education Leeds. [13737]

§ Mr. Timms
Education Leeds is a company wholly owned by Leeds City council. Mr. Ridsdale's level of remuneration is a matter for Mr. Ridsdale and the council.