§ Mr. DafisTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what was the total expenditure on the assisted places scheme in Wales in each year since its introduction; and what is the forecast expenditure in 1997–98 and 1998–99. [18664]
§ Mr. Jonathan EvansAnnual expenditure under the assisted places scheme since introduction is as follows:
- 1981–82: £160,783
- 1982–83: £274,777
- 1983–84: £459,626
- 1984–85: £626,876
- 1985–86: £842,488
- 1986–87: £1,110,805
- 1987–88: £1,394,246
- 1988–89: £1,435,040
- 1989–90: £1,589,392
- 1990–91: £1,756,283
- 1991–92: £2,064,813
- 1992–93: £2,457,230
- 1993–94: £2,621,261
- 1994–95: £2,771,504
- 1995–96: £2,904,845
- 1996–97: £3,781,000 (estimated)
Planned expenditure for 1997–98 and 1998–99 is £4,480,000 and £5,130,000 respectively. The planned provision for 1998–99 will be subject to review in the forthcoming public expenditure survey.