§ Mr. Strangasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is the total national financial provision for school building projects in the financial years 1986–87, 1987–88 and 1988–89.
§ Mr. DunnInformation is not available in the form requested. The Government's expenditure plans have included the following provision for schools in England.
£ million 11986–87 21987–88 21988–89 Central Government: Building grants to voluntary and special schools3 46 54 50 Local authority capital: Schools4 217 299 290 1 Cmnd. 9702. 2 Cm. 56. 3 Includes repairs-maintenance, purchase of sites and buildings and building work. 4 Includes building work and purchase of sites, furniture and equipment. Provision is net of in-year receipts. Schools in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are the responsibilities of my right hon. Friends the Secretaries of State for Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.