HC Deb 06 May 1971 vol 816 c1624
14. Mr. Evelyn King

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what additional increases in allocations for primary school buildings are to be made to Dorset; and if she will make a statement.

Mr. van Straubenzee

In March my right hon. Friend increased the Dorset local education authority's minor works allocation by £75,000 for each of the years 1971–72 and 1972–73 because of the authority's need for further primary school provision.

Mr. King

Does not that figure represent an increase of about 34 per cent. over what the previous Government were able to manage? Is my hon. Friend aware how grateful Dorset is, not only for this additional money, but for the fact that the money has gone to the primary sector, where the need is greatest?

Mr. van Straubenzee

This is an excellent demonstration of my right hon. Friend's policy working in practice.