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Dedicated Schools Grant

Asked by Priti PatelConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 11 November 2024UIN 12295

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she plans to extend the statutory override on the treatment of deficits to the dedicated schools grant after the 2025-26 financial year.

Answered by Jim McMahon

We will work with the sector when considering how we can help councils manage the impacts of Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) deficits on their finances.

This Government recognises the vital work that local councils do for their communities, and we stand ready to speak to any council that is experiencing financial difficulties.

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