§ Mr. Lyellasked 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. WaldenI 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.