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Dr. Wright
To ask the Secretary of State for Education what is the total sum of money paid to date to the Electoral Reform Society for its conduct of opt-out ballots in schools.
Mr. Robin Squire
The total sum paid to the Electoral Reform Society for its conduct of ballots at schools considering grant-maintained status is almost £980,000 to date, covering 1,070 ballots over the past five years.