§ Mr. RuaneTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will make a statement on the use of funding by Welsh schools under the Schools Access Initiative. [63827]
§ Mr. HainReturns from local authorities relating to the Schools Access Initiative indicate that funding was used for a variety of measures including ramps, alterations to doorways, toilets with access for disabled, extra sinks and shower facilities, white lines on steps and stairs and lift installations.
§ Mr. RuaneTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what records his Department has kept of the use of the £500,000 per year granted to Welsh schools under the Schools Access Initiative. [63829]
§ Mr. HainLocal authorities were asked to provide reports detailing what measures had been implemented under the Initiative. 9 local authorities reported in 1997.
§ Mr. RuaneTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he intends to audit the use of the £500,000 per year granted to Welsh schools under the Schools Access Initiative. [63828]
§ Mr. HainLocal authority expenditure is subject to audit by Audit Commission appointed auditors. No separate arrangements are made for reporting to the Welsh Office.