§ Rev. Martin SmythTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how much has been spent by each board on grants for pre-school playgroups in the last three years for which figures are available.
§ Mr. Needham[holding answer 3 December 1987]: The information is as follows:
Year ending 31 March 1985 1986 1987 £ £ £ Northern board 61,833 54,067 75,054 Southern board 12,496 18,757 31,361 Eastern board 753,422 734,216 823,948 Western board 122,557 114,941 142,837 Northern Ireland Total 950,308 921,981 1,073,200