§ Mrs. Margaret EwingTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if, in the light of paragraphs 5.3 of SED "Statistical Bulletin" 5 January 1989, he is yet in a position to offer guidance to determining staffing needs in Scottish primary and secondary schools; and what provision for school staffing in session 1989–90 has been included in central Government funding made available to regional councils.
§ Mr. LangThe provision made for teaching costs in schools in Scotland in the revenue support grant settlement for 1989–90 was £879 million. This was based on the staffing standards contained in the draft circular which was issued last year following the Department's review of school staffing. The settlement for 1990–91 will similarly be based on these standards. Consideration is still being given to the nature of any final guidance which might go to authorities.