School Funding (Hansard, 24 July 1998)

HC Deb 24 July 1998 vol 316 c715W 715W

§ Mr. Colvin
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment if he will formally extend the consultation period until 31 December for the "Fair Funding: Improving Delegation to Schools" document. [51936]

§ Mr. Byers
No. An extension to 31 December would have the effect of precluding the implementation of major changes in the school funding system before April 2000.