To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families what additional funding allocations will be made for the delivery of the new diplomas in each year from 2008-09 to 2011-12; and if he will make a statement. (241628)

The estimated funding levels for diplomas from 2008-09 to 2010-11 are shown in the following table:

These costs include teacher training, additional funding to local areas and per student, and preparation and delivery costs such as transport.

The diploma spending plans for 2011-12 will be considered as part of the next spending review and funding levels will be determined at that stage.