§ 26. Mr. Tony Lloydasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he has any plans to issue guidance to local education authorities about the level of resources devoted to the maintenance and repair of school buildings.
§ Mr. DunnThe Government's plans for 1985–86, published in Cmnd. 9428, allow for improved levels of expenditure per pupil on repairs and maintenace in many authorities. In addition, the Department's design note 40 on "Maintenance and Renewal in Education Buildings: Needs and Priorities" published earlier this year, provides guidelines to LEAs for determining maintenance priorities and setting up cost-effective maintenance programmes. My right hon. Friend has no plans to issue further guidance.
§ 66. Mr. Simon Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will conduct a survey of the condition of school buildings in the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. DunnMy right hon. Friend has no present plans to do so. School buildings in other parts of the United Kingdom are the responsibility of my right hon. Friends the Secretaries of State for Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.