§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what assessment he has made of the adequacy of funding for the new unitary authority local education authorities in Wales to carry out their responsibilities from 1 April; and if he will make a statement. [9396]
§ Mr. Gwilym JonesMy right hon. Friend announced his provisional local government revenue settlement proposals for 1996–97 on 28 November,Official Report, column 600. It is for individual local authorities to determine how the resources are allocated between functions, including education, in the light of their statutory responsibilities and their perception of local needs and priorities.