HC Deb 01 April 2004 vol 419 c1548W
Mr. Alan Campbell

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what the level of capital investment in schools in North Tyneside was in each of the last seven years. [164361]

Mr. Miliband

The following table shows capital funding allocated to North Tyneside local education authority (LEA) and its schools since 1997. The majority of capital funding is now allocated by formulae, linked to Asset Management Plans. All schools have, since 2000–01, received Devolved Formula capital to use on their most urgent capital needs.

Capital allocations to North Tyneside LEA
Allocations (£000)
1997–98 2,521
1998–99 2,448
1999–2000 10,255
2000–01 19,766
2001–02 22,449
2002–03 145,512
2003–04 11,528
1 This includes £33.5 million PFI credits.

NoteThe calculation includes the Voluntary Aided sector. Funding from 2000–1 to 2002 03 included high levels of Basic Need and also additional exceptional funding.