HC Deb 20 December 1973 vol 866 cc428-9W
Mr. Alec Jones

asked the Secretary of State for Wales whether his recent announcement for providing an additional 4,466 full-time equivalent places for nursery education in Wales will remain unaffected by the Chancellor's statement of 17th December.

Mr. Peter Thomas

The first stage of the nursery programe is expected to start in July 1974. Arrangements for 1975–76 will be announced later.

Mr. Rowlands

asked the Secretary of State for Wales whether the nursery programme he recently announced for 1974–75 and 1975–76 for Merthyr Tydfil will be affected by the Chancellor's statement of 17th December.

Mr. Peter Thomas

The first stage of the nursery programme is now expected to start in July 1974. Guidance will be given later about procedures including cost standards. Arrangements for the starts year 1975–76 will be announced in due courts.