HC Deb 26 July 1977 vol 936 cc132-3W
31. Mr. Molloy

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if she will make a statement about the effect of proposed increases in the price of products of the Ordnance Survey as it affects the educational needs of schools and universities.

Mr. Oakes

Expenditure on teaching materials is a matter for decision by local authorities, in the case of schools, and by the universities themselves. I understand, however, that consideration is currently being given to ways of meeting schools' mapping needs more cheaply.