§ Mr. DobsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science how much has been spent on the assisted places scheme in each of the last five years; and what is the estimate for the current year.
§ Mr. ButcherThe information requested is as follows:
Financial year Expenditure (£ million) 1984–85 22.2 1985–86 29.6 1986–87 37.9 1987–88 46.0 1988–89 152.3 1989–90 259.0 1 Forecast outturn. 2 Provision in Estimates.