§ Mr. Baldryasked the Paymaster General what money has been committed to date by his Department on the technical and vocational education initiative; and how much he expects local authorities to contribute to the initiative.
§ Mr. Trippier£170 million at current prices has so far been committed to the initiative up to 1991 by the Manpower Services Commission, acting for the Government. In addition a further £58 million is expected to be committed in respect of TVEI projects to start this year and next.
Of these sums £50.2 million has been spent to date. Education authorities are not required under the terms of the initiative to contribute additional funds beyond those which would normally be committed to the education of the students.