HC Deb 16 January 1996 vol 269 c558W
Mr. Barry Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what plans he has to give extra support in the schooling of children from disadvantaged homes; and if he will make a statement. [9065]

Mr. Richards

My right hon. Friend announced his provisional local government revenue proposals for 1996–97 in the House on 28 November,Official Report, column 600. It is for individual local authorities to determine how the resources that are made available are allocated between services, including education, in the light of their statutory responsibilities and their perception of local needs and priorities.