HC Deb 28 April 1986 vol 96 cc287-8W
Sir Raymond Gower

asked the Secretary of State for Wales how many complaints he has received concerning shortages of books and equipment in Welsh schools; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Wyn Roberts

Over the last six months the Department has received 118 letters in which such complaints have been made. I regret that there should be grounds for such complaints in an area where expenditure levels reflect the education authorities' assessments of priorities.