§ Mrs. Renée Shortasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science (1) how many schools have bought text and other books with the help of parental contributions;
(2) how much money has been raised from parents by schools in order to buy books, equipment, etc.; what information he has as to the extent to which head teachers are spending time in fund raising activities; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Mark CarlisleMy Department does not collect this information.