§ Mrs. EwingTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the Scottish Office education budget in cash terms and at 1998–99 prices for(a) 1995–96, (b) 1996–97, (c) 1997–98 and (d) 1998–99; and what is his estimate for (i) 1999–2000, (ii) 2000–01 and (iii) 2001–02. [76866]
§ Mr. DewarThe information is as follows:
£million Year Cash terms 1998–99 prices 1995–96 3,553 3,848 1996–97 3,611 3,794 1997–98 3,524 3,612 1998–99 3,633 3,633 1999–2000 4,039 3,940 2000–01 4,360 4,150 2001–02 4,536 4,212 Sources:
1995–96: 1995 Departmental Report (table 6.2 excluding sport and Gaelic Broadcasting) and GAE announcement
1996–97: 1996 Departmental Report (table 4.1 excluding sport) and GAE announcement
1997–98: 1997 Departmental Report (table 4.3 excluding sport) and GAE announcement
1998–99: 1998 Departmental Report (table 4.2 new deal for schools and table 4.4 excluding SOPA running costs) and GAE announcement
1999–2000 to 2001–02: Comprehensive Spending Review and 1999 Budget announcement
As from 1 July 1999, this will be a matter for the Scottish Parliament.