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Dedicated Schools Grant

Asked by Kevin HollinrakeConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 17 December 2024UIN 18568

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she plans to extend the statutory override for the Dedicated Schools Grant.

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.

We will set out the government’s plans for the future of the Statutory Override at the provisional Settlement in December.

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