§ Mr. GardinerTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what discussions he has had with the Association of London Government about the Funding of a Better Future report. [163379]
§ Mr. MilibandI wrote to Sir Robin Wales on 18 November 2003 to thank him for sending me a copy of the Funding a Better Future report. In my reply I noted the work being done to ensure London schools receive maximum benefit from all available sources of funding, and welcomed his views on how best to ensure the coherence of funding streams relating to the Extended Schools initiative. Officials meet regularly with the Association of London Government to discuss a range of issues, including funding for London schools, in the context of the London Challenge Programme.