Primary Schools, Somerset (Allocation of Resources)

HC Deb 15 June 1967 vol 748 cc105-6W

41. Mr. Dean

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether, in view of the bad lavatory accommodation in many Somerset primary schools and the cut in the minor works building programme since 1965, he will now allocate more money for urgent improvements.

Mrs. Shirley Williams

The initial allocation for the Somerset minor work building programme was higher in 196667 and 1967–68 than in 1965–66. It is too early to say whether any supplementary allocation can be made. The allocation of resources available for minor work is a matter entirely for the authority.