HC Deb 04 March 1980 vol 980 cc161-2W
22. Mr. Christopher Price

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science when he intends to announce the full cost of the revised assisted places scheme.

Dr. Boyson

After its introduction in September 1981 the cost of the assisted places scheme will rise from about £3 million in the financial year 1981–82 to about £12 million in 1983–84. The full cost thereafter will be decided in the light of the development of the scheme initially and the availability of resources, and will be up to £55 million.