HC Deb 16 February 1996 vol 271 cc731-2W
Mr. Touhig

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many people are employed, and in what capacity, at the Grant-Maintained Schools Foundation's regional office in Swansea. [14941]

Mr. Richards

One person is employed at the regional office in the capacity of schools liaison officer.

Mr. Touhig

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what is the rent of the regional office of the Grant-Maintained Schools Foundation in Swansea; and who receives that rent. [14942]

Mr. Richards

It is for the foundation to negotiate the best possible terms within the funding made available from the Welsh Office. Such arrangements are commercial in confidence.

Mr. Touhig

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many inquiries the regional office of the Grant-Maintained Schools Foundation in Swansea has handled since it opened. [14943]

Mr. Richards

Two hundred and six, many of which resulted in visits to schools to talk to governors, teachers and parents.

Mr. Touhig

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what publications the regional office of the Grant-Maintained Schools Foundation in Swansea produces; and what is the cost of producing these publications. [14944]

Mr. Richards

The production of publications by the regional office in Swansea is a matter for the foundation.