§ Mrs. EwingTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what estimate he has made of the savings from abolishing the assisted places scheme in the years(a) 1998–99 and (b) 1999–2000. [48466]
§ Mr. Wilson[holding answer 6 July 1998]: The estimated savings from phasing out the assisted places scheme are not less than £3.84 million in 1998–99 financial year and £4.23 million in 1999–2000 financial year.