HC Deb 16 June 1981 vol 6 c350W
Mr. D. E. Thomas

asked the Secretary of State for Wales how much has been spent by his Department on the assisted places scheme.

Mr. Michael Roberts

The assisted places scheme will not come into operation until September 1981 and there has been no expenditure yet. Estimated expenditure in 1981–82 and 1982–83 is £0.1 million and £0.2 million respectively.