§ Dr. Roger Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Wales if, in view of the report of Her Majesty's Inspectorate on expenditure policies, he will make special assistance available to rural schools to increase the level of extra-curricular activities, school visits and career and link courses.
§ Mr. Michael RobertsNo. The rate support grant distribution arrangements agreed with the local authority associations take account of additional costs arising in rural areas. It is for local authorities to decide what to spend on rural schools.