§ 97. Mr. C. Hughesasked the Minister of Education if he will state the amount requested by education authorities in Wales in respect of minor works for 1961–62; and what amount he has approved.
§ Sir D. Eccles:For the years 1961–62 and 1962–63, local education authorities in Wales asked for allocations totalling approximately £3 million. I have made allocations of £820,000 and £970,000, the latter provisionally. In addition, £100,000 in 1961–62 and £160,000 in 1962–63 is available for work carried out by the managers and governors of voluntary schools and non-maintained special schools.