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Written question asked by Lord Darling of Roulanish (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 19 March 1997. It was answered by Raymond Robertson (Conservative) on Wednesday, 19 March 1997 on behalf of the Scottish Office.


Scottish Office

Question
If he will give a breakdown of the costs to public funds of the Nursery Vouchers Scheme for (a) 1996-97, (b) 1997-98 and (c) 1998-99.
Answer

Mr. Darling: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will give a breakdown of the costs to public funds of the nursery voucher scheme for (a) 1996-97, (b) 1997-98 and (c) 1998-99. [20975] Mr. Raymond S. Robertson: The Government plan to spend some £3.8 million, £47.4 million and £70 million on the pre-school education voucher initiative in Scotland in the three years 1996-97, 1997-98, and 1998-99 respectively.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
20975; 292 c667W
Session
1996-97
Subjects
Education Expenditure Pre-school education Scotland Voucher schemes