Written question asked by Malcolm Chisholm (Labour) on Wednesday, 1 July 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 July 1998. It was answered by Tony Worthington (Labour) on Wednesday, 15 July 1998 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, If she will comment on the availability of nursery education in Northern Ireland. (Failed OPQ). - Includes figures.

Answer: Mr. Stott: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if she will make a statement on the availability of nursery education in Northern Ireland. [49032] Laura Moffatt: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if she will make a statement on the availability of nursery education in Northern Ireland. [49037] Mr. Chisholm: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if she will make a statement on the availability of nursery education in Northern Ireland. [49040] Mr. Worthington: Pre-School Education Development Plans for each Education and Library Board area have been approved, through which 2,200 additional pre-school education places will be funded in Northern Ireland from the 1998-99 school year. This represents an increase of 20 per cent. in funded pre-school provision and will make places available for almost 60 per cent. of children in their immediate pre-school year.

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