§ Mr. BradyTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills if she will fund places at the National Academy for Gifted and Talented Youth to the most academically able 5 per cent. of the school population whether or not parents can afford to pay fees. [7494]
§ Mr. Timms[holding answer 15 October 2001]: The tender documentation for the Academy says that tenderers should
consider the contribution that might be made to income through fees and charges associated with its services, ensuring that these do not create a disincentive to participation on the part of those from relatively disadvantaged backgrounds".The level and use of Government funding will be agreed when we have identified the winning tender.