HC Deb 18 November 1983 vol 48 c586W
Mr. Ernie Ross

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what has been the amount allocated for capital spending on education to Tayside region in each of the past three years; and how much was spent in each year.

Mr. Allan Stewart

The available information is as follows:

Year Total Tayside Education Allocation Tayside Gross Education Capital Expenditure
£000
1980–81 2034 1851
1981–82 2192 1867
1982–83 2226 2153

Notes:

1. Figures relate to block allocations for education which cover nursery, primary, secondary and special schools and further education colleges.

2. Under the conditions attached to the allocations issued in these years the council was able to carry forward into its allocation for the subsequent year any underspend to a maximum of 5 per cent. of the total consent.