Written question asked by Baroness Stuart of Edgbaston (Labour) on Thursday, 15 January 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 29 January 1998. It was answered by Stephen Byers (Labour) on Thursday, 29 January 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 support he will give to local authorities to meet literacy targets. (Failed OPQ). - Inc figs.

Answer: Mrs. Brinton: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what support he will give local authorities to meet literacy targets. [24205] Ms Stuart: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what support he will give to local authorities to meet literacy targets. [24214] Mr. Byers: Local Education Authorities have already been advised of the level of expenditure which has been approved in the Standards Fund for 1998-99 to support the implementation of the National Literacy Strategy. The level of support across LEAs totals £59 million for all literacy-connected grants. In addition we have appointed Regional Directors to work with LEAs, and are funding the development of distance leaning materials to support teachers professional development.

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