§ Mr. David PorterTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the basis for the difference between funding of primary and secondary children; what weight he gives to different age children in determining education standard spending assessments; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Robin SquireThe methods used for calculating the standard spending assessment (SSA) for primary and secondary children are set out in the "Local Government Finance Report (England) 1993–94" which was approved by the House on 3 February—copies are in the Library.