§ Mr. Barry Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Wales what is his estimate of the financial cost in 1983–84 to the local education authorities of Wales of their purchasing of school books.
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§ Mr. John Stradling ThomasReliable estimates of expenditure on school books are not available. Expenditure on school books and equipment by local authorities in Wales is provisionally estimated to have been £14.0 million in 1983–84.
§ Mr. Barry Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Wales what is his estimate of the percentage of all school book costs in 1983–84 in the local education authorities of Wales provided by parental contribution.
§ Mr. John Stradling ThomasThe information is not available centrally.