To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families what public spending on schools in England (a) was in (i) 2006-07 and (ii) 2007-08 and (b) is planned to be in (A) 2008-09, (B) 2009-10 and (C) 2010-11, in real terms using 2006-07 prices; and if he will make a statement. (201099)

The information requested is not yet available. The Department is currently updating this information for its 2008 departmental annual report due to be published in May. I shall write to the hon. Member as soon as the information is available and place a copy of my response in the House Library.