§ Mr. Michael Cocksasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how much in total was the funding to the Avon Multicultural Education Centre from his Department under section 11 of the Local Government Act 1966; whether any guidance was given from his Department as to the conduct of the Avon Multicultural Education Centre; and whether such guidance will be affected by the review of the criteria for section 11 spending currently under way.
§ Mr. WaddingtonFor 1985–86 (the last financial year for which the relevant information is available), the Home Office has approved a claim of £703,215 for grant under section 11 in respect of staff at the Avon Multicultural Education Centre. The Mon county council has been reminded of the criteria under which section 11 grant is paid and asked to provide further information about the functions of certain posts.