§ 22. Mr. Ashleyasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what recent representations he has received about cuts in expenditure on education.
§ Mr. Mark CarlisleSince my statement on 16 December a number of hon. Members have made representations from their constituents about the Government's plans. For the most part, these have dwelt on the consequences for individual schools, or institutions, of decisions by local authorities. In addition, I have agreed to meet representatives of the Association of Metropolitan Authorities to discuss its Education Committee's concern about the consequences of the 1981-82 rate support grant settlement for the education service.