Written question asked by Roy Thomason (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 13 November 1996. It was answered by Lord Kirkhope of Harrogate (Conservative) on Wednesday, 13 November 1996 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: What plans he has to issue guidance to local authorities about funding from April 1997 under section 11 of the Local Government Act 1996.

Answer: Mr. Thomason: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what plans he has to issue guidance to local authorities about funding from April 1997 under section 11 of the Local Government Act 1996. [4452] Mr. Tony Lloyd: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he expects to announce his decision regarding the continued funding of schemes in Trafford currently funded under section 11 of the Local Government Act 1966. [3823] Mr. Kirkhope: We attach great importance to the valuable work performed by teachers and others funded under section 11 in helping members of ethnic minorities to overcome barriers of language or culture. Despite other pressures on public expenditure generally, I can now announce that the current level of section 11 grant will be maintained until August 1998. Grant recipients are being advised accordingly.

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