§ Mr. Cordleasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether, in view of the substantial increase in the cost of carrying out essential improvements in local educational establishments in the County Borough of Bournemouth, he will restore the discretion previously given to the local authority to proceed with improvements costing under £2,000.
§ Mr. CroslandNo. I am satisfied that the new arrangement will lead to a fairer distribution of available resources.