§ Mr. Harry GreenwayTo ask the Secretary of State for Education what proposals he has further to extend nursery education; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Robin SquireI refer my hon. Friend to the answer that I gave to the hon. Member for Birmingham, Ladywood (Ms Short),Official Report, 29 March, column 738.
Mr. William O'BrienTo ask the Secretary of State for Education what is the total amount of money allocated in the education budget for nursery and early year training and initiatives in 1994–95; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Robin SquireThe 1994–95 local authority grant settlement allows for local authorities in England to spend £17,087 million on education. It is for individual local authorities and schools to decide how much to spend on nursery and early years education, including staff training, in the light of their own particular circumstances.
Mr. William O'BrienTo ask the Secretary of State for Education what advice is given by his Department to
Number of applications Number granted With whom Number referred to Advisory Committee on Business Appointments 1990 23 23 4 — Independent consultants 2 2 — Consultants 17 — Other employment 1991 16 16 5 — Independent consultants None 11 — Other employment 1992 No applications recorded 1993 6 6 2 — Independent consultants 2 1 — Consultants 3 — Other employment 1994 To date one application has been submitted which has been referred to the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments. Awaiting a decision.