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Written question asked by Simon Hughes (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 12 March 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 26 March 1998. It was answered by Stephen Byers (Labour) on Thursday, 26 March 1998 on behalf of the Department for Education and Employment.


Dept for Education and Employment

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, What is his present estimate of the monetary value of the backlog of school buildings, repair and maintenance. (Failed OPQ).
Answer

Mr. Simon Hughes: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what is his present estimate of the monetary value of the backlog of school buildings, repair and maintenance. [34920] Mr. Byers: Under the previous government no such estimate was made. We shall require every LEA to prepare an asset management plan. This will identify the backlog of work to be carried out.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
34920; 309 c261W;309 c260W
Session
1997-98
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Buildings Local education authorities Schools Repairs and maintenance