HC Deb 14 March 1986 vol 93 cc595-6W
Mr. Lyell

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether he is yet in a position to respond to the request submitted by the general secretary of the Workers Educational Association for additional financial assistance; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Walden

I have written today on behalf of my right hon. Friend to inform the WEA that we have agreed to make available a further £55,500 in the current financial year specifically to assist WEA districts with the financial adjustments necessary to enable them to move towards greater cost-effectiveness.