HC Deb 19 March 1997 vol 292 c663W
Mr. Wilson

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list by constituency, based on home addresses, the number of pupils currently supported under the assisted places scheme. [20216]

Mr. Raymond S. Robertson

[holding answer 17 March 1997]: Information on the home addresses of assisted place pupils is at present not held centrally. Following the commitment made by my right hon. Friend on 10 March 1997, Official Report, column 40, this information is being sought, and will be collated in the manner requested. I will respond in full as soon as possible.

Mr. Darling

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what has been the total cost to public funds of the assisted places scheme for each year since 1987. [20977]

Mr. Robertson

I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to the hon. Member for Monklands, East (Mrs. Liddell) on 29 January 1997,Official Report, column 244.