§ Mr. BradyTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills when he will make a statement on school funding for the next financial year. [133602]
§ Mr. MilibandIn his statement to the House on 17 July, my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State outlined initial steps in responding to the practical504W concerns raised about the present system of funding schools, and promised a further report in the autumn. He expects to make that report shortly.
§ Mr. JenkinTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what recent representations he has received in respect of the funding of schools in Essex; and if he will make a statement. [133710]
§ Mr. MilibandMy right hon. Friend has received a number of representations about school funding issues in Essex. He made a statement to the House on 17 July about changes we propose to make to restore stability to school funding in 2004–05 and 2005–06. We are currently working with national partners on the detail of his proposals and the Secretary of State will be announcing the outcome as soon as this work is complete.