§ Mr. ChisholmTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how much money will be available in Scotland in 1996–97 for the after-school care initiative. [7742]
§ Mr. Raymond S. Robertson[holding answer 19 January 1996]: The out-of-school child care initiative has offered good value for money in its first three years of operation, with 5,467 places created in Scotland to date. The scheme will continue to be delivered in Scotland until March 1999 by Scottish Enterprise and Highlands and Islands Enterprise. Around £500,000 will be made available for each of the three years.