§ Mr. Baldryasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what was the total grant from central funds for 1984–85 for building works to voluntary Church-aided schools; and what is the anticipated grant for 1985–86.
§ Sir Keith JosephEstimated provision for 1984–85 is £38.1 million. The figure for 1985–86 will depend on various matters yet to be settled.
§ Mr. Baldryasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what criteria are used in deciding what allocation of moneys is made to each local education authority for building works for voluntary Church-aided schools.
§ Sir Keith JosephThe first priorities are expenditure which is already committed in respect of work started in previous years and any projects designed to create new school places in areas of population growth. Thereafter, so far as the availability of resources permits, allocations reflect judgments made locally and centrally about the priorities to be accorded to particular projects, including the extent to which these would enable surplus places to be taken out of use, and allow for the need to undertake minor works.