Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 94386

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, whether he has made an assessment of the potential impact of unresolved Dedicated Schools Grant deficits on the ability of local authorities such as Bolton Council to benefit fro

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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