§ 27. Mr. KnowlesTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how much he intends to spend on education in Northern Ireland in 1988–89; and if he will make a statement.
§ Dr. MawhinneyAlmost £800 million. This represents an increase of £48 million or nearly 6.5 per cent. over the estimated expenditure for the current year. The major increase is yet further evidence of the Government's commitment to education services in the Province.