Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 94385

Local Government Finance

Tabled: 25 November 2025
Answered: 2 December 2025
Named Day

Question

Kirith Entwistle

LabourBolton North East

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential implications of Dedicated Schools Grant deficits, including that of Bolton Council, for the implementation of the Fair Funding Review

Answer

Alison McGovern
The Fair Funding review will introduce a fairer, evidence-based funding system that reflects local circumstances and directs more support to the most deprived areas, ensuring the best value for money for government and taxpayers. New methodology will ensu...

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