HC Deb 22 June 1993 vol 227 c134W
Dr. Wright

To ask the Secretary of State for Education what is the total sum of money paid to date to the Electoral Reform Society for its conduct of opt-out ballots in schools.

Mr. Robin Squire

The total sum paid to the Electoral Reform Society for its conduct of ballots at schools considering grant-maintained status is almost £980,000 to date, covering 1,070 ballots over the past five years.