§ Mr. TraceyTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what plans he has for assisting the local management in schools initiative; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Kenneth BakerI fully support this important and constructive initiative. My Department will provide £135,000 of assistance towards its costs for the production of a manual and training materials. These will provide a valuable source of practical advice for local authorities and schools in preparing schemes of financial delegation within the framework of the Education Reform Bill. The initiative deserves the attention and support of all those with an interest in this field.