HC Deb 13 November 1996 vol 285 c272W
26. Mr. Ian Bruce

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what plans she has to change the SSA calculations for local education authorities. [2096]

Mr. Robin Squire

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for the Environment will make a statement on the SSA methodology for 1997–98 shortly after the Budget.

Mr. Biffen

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment by what means, and by what date, she will ensure the details of the education standard spending assessments for 1997–98 will be available to hon. Members. [3510]

Mr. Squire

[holding answer 11 November 1996]: My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for the Environment will be making a statement shortly after the Budget. Written details of the education standard spending assessments for local authorities in 1997–98, together with details of the SSAs for the other major services, will be available at that time.