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Written question asked by Lord Jackson of Peterborough (Conservative) on Monday, 19 October 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 21 October 2009. It was answered by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Thursday, 29 October 2009 on behalf of the Department for Children, Schools and Families.


Travelling People: Computers

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families how many laptops have been issued to Travellers under the E-LAMP scheme since its inception; and at what cost to the public purse.
Answer

Since the inception of the E-Learning and Mobility Project in 2003 856 laptops have been loaned to mobile Gypsy and Traveller children at a cost of £481,600. The laptops are owned by the participating local authority's Traveller Education Support Service. The service will recover and reallocate the laptops when pupils leave the area or end their statutory education.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
498 c615W; 294966
Session
2008-09
Subjects
Children Computers Travellers Distance learning
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk