§ Mr. LlwydTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what amount was spent on repair and maintenance of school buildings(a) by each local education authority in Wales and (b) in Wales as a whole for each financial year since 1990; and if he will make a statement. [24616]
§ Mr. RichardsThe information requested is given in the following table. Figures for 1995–96 are not yet available.
their preference and it is practicable and cost-effective for them to do so. Bringing together housing and social services within the new unitary authorities provides good opportunities for close working.
The Welsh Office already provides considerable help to older people through its support of home renovation grants, minor works grants, disabled facilities grants and care and repair agencies. We shall continue to provide such support under new measures in the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Bill.