HC Deb 19 November 2003 vol 413 cc1074-5W
10. Sir Nicholas Winterton

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what recent representations he has received about the impact on local councils in Cheshire of the formula funding arrangements. [139316]

Mr. Raynsford

Since the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister published proposals for formula grant in 2003–04, we have received 75 representations from the public, local MPs, councillors and local authorities, mostly about the impact on the education formula.