§ Mr. Alfred MorrisTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what further recent representations he has had about the urgency of the need for additional funding for repairs to Manchester's school buildings; what response he has made; what action he is taking; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. FallonI recently met an all-party delegation from Manchester city council to discuss its capital programme for 1992–93.
I was able to allocate funds through the issue of a supplementary credit approval over and above Manchester's existing capital allocation for this year, to enable the LEA to start urgently needed work in two of its primary schools—Chapel Street and Charlestown. This will entail a total government commitment of some £6 million for an immediate start in 1991–92.
Manchester's bid for 1992–93 is being considered in the normal way. Its allocation will be announced in December.
54W(a) 25 per cent. or under, (b) 25 to 50 per cent., (c) 50 to 65 per cent., (d) 65 to 90 per cent. and (e) 90 to 100 per cent.
§ Mr. Nicholas BennettThe information requested for the years 1979–80 to 1988–89 is not available. Information relating to discretionary rate relief for non-profit making clubs used for recreational purposes, including sporting organisations, for 1989–90 and 1990–91 is shown in the following table: