Pre-school Groups

HC Deb 11 June 1998 vol 313 c696W

Miss Melanie Johnson

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment if he will make a statement on the provision of interim funds for pre-school groups threatened with closure. [43764]

Ms Estelle Morris

Following discussions with the Pre-school Learning Alliance and other organisations, we shall shortly announce how eligible pre-schools and playgroups can apply for grant.