§ Dr. David ClarkTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment (1) what the SSA per(a) primary school and (b) secondary school was, in real terms. for South Tyneside in each year since 1996; [152783]
(2) what the average funding allocation was per school age child in the Borough of South Tyneside in each year since 1996. [152785]
§ Ms Estelle Morris[holding answer 12 March 2001]: The information requested is in the tables. They show that between 1996–97 and 1997–98 total funding in South Tyneside increased by £50 per pupil in real terms. Between 1997–98 and 2000–01 South Tyneside's funding per pupil has increased by £430 per pupil in real terms. Grant figures have not yet been finalised for 2001–02, so no comparable figure is available for that year.
§ Ms Estelle MorrisMy Department has not attempted to measure the effect on teachers' morale of the appointment of HM Chief Inspectors of Schools. My right hon. Friend and I are happy to put on record our support for the teaching profession and our recognition of the hard work of teachers in raising standards in our schools.