§ Mrs. MayTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what the breakdown is of the £837 million extra spending on schools in England announced in the Budget. [117512]
§ Mr. Blunkett[holding answer 3 April 2000]: Of the £837 million for education in England in 2000–01, the allocation of £812 million has now been announced. This breaks down as follows:
£286 million for special grants to schools.£20 million for catch-up classes in primary schools.£53 million for Education Maintenance Allowances and a campaign to encourage young people to stay on in education.520W£33 million to extend Excellence in Cities to more areas and£25 million for primary schools in Excellence in Cities areas.£70 million to fund training salaries for postgraduates entering teacher training.£250 million in grants through the New Deal for Schools and£60 million in capital support for City Academies and to transform failing schools through the Fresh Start programme.£15 million for capital projects benefiting 16-19 year olds.The allocation of the remaining £25 million will be announced in the coming weeks.