§ Baroness Byfordasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they will consider advancing their plans for full funding of early years education from 2004 to 2003 to assist with the provision of free places in rural areas. [HL457]
§ Baroness Ashton of UphollandFrom April 2003 increased funding to all local education authorities (LEAs) through education formula spending will ensure that all LEA areas are adequately resourced to achieving universal provision for 3 year-olds by April 2004, six months earlier than originally planned.