§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what the standard spending assessment for education is per pupil in Flintshire local education authority; and if he will make a statement. [63939]
§ Mr. HainStandard spending assessments in Wales are not earmarked for any particular service, with the exception of the police. My right hon. Friend announced on 9 December 1998,Official Report, column 229, that he proposes to provide an additional £70 million for 691W education in the local government revenue settlement for 1999–2000 and the allocation for Flintshire will be announced next year.