§ Mr. Geraint Howellsasked the Secretary of State for Wales by what amount the transfer of the whole of the cost of teachers' salaries in Wales to the national Exchequer would reduce the burden of rates falling on the ratepayer.
§ Mr. John MorrisThe transfer of the whole of the cost of teachers' salaries in England and Wales to the national Exchequer would reduce the burden falling on the ratepayers by £570 million for the current financial year. Separate figures for Wales are not available.