HC Deb 18 March 2004 vol 419 cc465-6W
Mrs. Curtis-Thomas

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills how much public funding has been spent on higher education in Crosby in each of the last seven years. [160411]

Alan Johnson

There is no higher education institution in Crosby receiving funding from the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE). Institutions located outside Crosby may be undertaking activities in the area, for example outreach to raise the attainment and aspirations of potential HE entrants, or special arrangements with schools and colleges to improve progression into HE. This information is not held centrally.

Mr. Luff

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what his most recent assessment is of the total funding per pupil in Worcestershire for the next financial year. [162131]

Mr. Miliband

In 2004–05, Worcestershire's total funding per pupil aged 3–19 is estimated at £3,490. That figure takes account of the authority's Education Formula Spending Share and grants allocated so far. It also includes an estimated allocation of the School Standards direct grant for Worcestershire.