§ Mrs. FyfeTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what estimate he has as to how much has been raised by fund-raising activities by schools in each education authority, in order to purchase basic classroom materials. [34488]
§ Mr. Raymond S. RobertsonNo information is available centrally on which to base an estimate.
§ Mrs. FyfeTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what is his policy in respect of schools engaging in fund—raising activities in order to purchase new reading books. [34489]
§ Mr. RobertsonLocal authorities spend around £2.5 billion a year on education of which around £9 million is spent on text and library books for schools. Schools have for many years undertaken fund-raising activities to provide additional funding across a wide range of activities.