§ Mr. Barry Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Wales how many pupils entered the assisted places scheme for each of the financial years 1981–82 up to 1986–87 and including the estimate for 1987–88; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Wyn RobertsThe number of new pupils who entered the assisted places scheme in the school year 1981–82 to 1986–87 totals 114, 128, 120, 118, 115 and 123 respectively. The number of places available for new pupils to enter the scheme in the school year 1987–88 is 136.
§ Mr. Barry Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Wales what were the reasons for the drop in school uniform and travel grants between the years 1984–85 and 1985–86 regarding the assisted places scheme in Wales; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Wyn RobertsFor the school year 1985–86, there are still seven claims for grant for travel and uniforms outstanding.