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£15m per year for Northumberland's schools under Lib Dem plans
April 27, 2010 12:00 AM
Alan Beith and Andrew Duffield
Liberal Democrats' proposals for education would result in an extra £15m for Northumberland's schools every year - tackling the underfunding which has been felt under years of Labour and Conservative governments.
Liberal Democrat for the neighbouring Berwick Constituency, Sir Alan Beith said "The proposals we are putting forward start to deal with government underfunding of schools in Northumberland which has occurred because of the funding formula, which helps London authorities but harms areas like ours."
"We have some excellent schools in our county but they could do so much more with additional funding. Giving our young people the best start in life is the most important thing we can do for their future.
"Some of the schools here receive significantly less money than the national average because the Government gives a poor cash support to Northumberland Council to pay for our kids' education.
"Under our plans, Northumberland schools would get a further £15m from the Government which they could use to cut class sizes and provide more individual support."
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