HC Deb 17 January 1997 vol 288 c406W
Mr. Worthington

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement on the changes in discretionary support for teachers embarking on courses to obtain additional qualifications, showing the financial allocations. [10985]

Mr. Ancram

As schools' budgets have been given priority, funds will not be available for new applicants for discretionary awards from and including the 1997–98 academic year. Teachers already receiving financial support will continue to have their tuition fees, travelling and subsistence expenses met under the existing terms and conditions.