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Written question asked by Lord Wigley (Plaid Cymru), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 March 1997. It was answered by Jonathan Evans (Conservative) on Monday, 17 March 1997 on behalf of the Welsh Office.


Welsh Office

Question
What representations he has received concerning the introduction of the nursery voucher scheme in Wales; and what plans he has for extending the scheme to primary education. (Failed OPQ)
Answer

Mr. Wigley: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what representations he has received concerning the introduction of the nursery voucher scheme in Wales; and what plans he has for extending the scheme to primary education. [18844] Mr. Jonathan Evans: In addition to ministerial correspondence, the Welsh Office has received some 6,000 letters and some 60 petitions about the nursery voucher scheme. There are no plans currently to extend the scheme beyond four-year-olds.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
18844; 292 c437W
Session
1996-97
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Education Pre-school education Primary education Wales Voucher schemes