§ Mr. D. E. Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Wales what is his assessment of the effect on educational provision in schools by local education authorites of the non-replacement of textbooks set out in paragraph 16 of Her Majesty's Inspectorate's expenditure policies report; and what discussions he has had with local education authorities about the additional costs of photocopying necessitated as a result of shortage of books.
§ Mr. Nicholas EdwardsI have noted the report's finding that there is little evidance of widespread, inappropriate sharing of books. I have had no discussion with local education authorities about any additional costs of photocopying.