§ Mr. LuffTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills over what transitional period the new funding formula for Worcestershire schools will be phased in; and if she will make a statement. [11882]
§ Mr. Timms[holding answer 1 November 2001]: We are continuing to work on the new funding system with external partners: no decisions have been made on the period over which the new system will need to be phased in.