HC Deb 20 March 1978 vol 946 c463W
Mr. Wyn Roberts

asked the Secretary of State for Wales how many requests he has received for specific grants towards the cost of bilingual education; and what response he has given to them.

Mr. Barry Jones

Requests for some form of assistance have come from several bodies. My right hon. and learned Friend has at present no statutory power to pay specific grant but he is giving further consideration to ways which may be open to us to act in support of bilingual education, where appropriate.