HC Deb 16 January 1996 vol 269 c558W
Mr. Barry Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what plans he has for literacy and numeracy centres in Wales; and if he will make a statement. [9069]

Mr. Richards

Plans for raising standards of literacy and numeracy in schools in Wales are set out in the published "Bright Future" programme. Every primary school is to set targets for improvements. Some £3 million is to be devoted to schemes in support during 1996–97.