§ 9. Mr. FlynnTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will make a statement on the cash and percentage increase in funding for education in Wales in 1999–2000. [72461]
§ Mr. MichaelI have announced an extra £133 million for education and training in 1999–2000. This represents an increase of 7.1 per cent. on 1998–99. The main elements are £70.2 million in the local government revenue settlement, £23.5 million for further education and £15.5 million for higher education. This gives a sound basis for the Assembly when it takes over education responsibilities following the transfer of functions.