Schools in debt as funding gap bites
Heads and teachers have been complaining about deepening problems with funding shortages - with warnings they might have to cut school hours.
The ministerial response shows 5% of council schools have budget deficits.
Lib Dem leader Tim Farron said funding gaps had become a "national scandal".
"Over 1,000 schools are in the red. This should be worrying to every parent," said Mr Farron.