HC Deb 29 April 2002 vol 384 c574W
Mr. Nigel Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what effect the Budget of 17 April will have on the provision of education in Cheltenham. [52940]

Mr. Timms

My right hon. Friend the Chancellor announced in the Budget an additional £85 million investment in 2002–03 in school and college buildings in England. This means that every maintained school in England, including those in Cheltenham, will receive in 2002–03 an additional allocation of about 20 per cent. of New Deal for Schools devolved formula capital for schools. Colleges and other educational establishments will also receive their proportionate share. Details of changes to future funding for education will be announced when the Spending Review has been completed in the summer.