§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what action he has taken to ensure increased funding for school budgets in 1996–97; and if he will make a statement. [24850]
§ Mr. RichardsWhen making its public expenditure decisions for 1996–97, the Government will give careful consideration to the spending needs of unitary authorities, taking account of the views of the Welsh Consultative Council on Local Government Finance.