HL Deb 01 February 2005 vol 669 c31WA
Lord Ouseley

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What is the known or best estimate of the total balances currently held by direct maintained schools in England and Wales. [HL953]

Lord Filkin

English and Welsh schools reported a balance of £1.29 billion and £ 69 million respectively at the end of the 2003–04 financial year.