§ Mr. Ernie Rossasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (1) how much money the Government have paid to independent and grant-aided schools in Scotland in each year since 1980–81 as boarding allowances for the education of the children of diplomatic staff;
(2) how many children of diplomatic staff have been educated and boarded at independent and grant-aided schools in Scotland under his Department's finance in each year since 1983.
§ Mr. EggarThe detailed information of this nature is not available in the form requested. It is not required for administrative or accounting purposes and could be provided only at disproportionate cost.