Written question asked by Ronnie Campbell (Labour) on Thursday, 14 December 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 11 January 2001. It was answered by Baroness Morris of Yardley (Labour) on Thursday, 11 January 2001 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, How much funding was earmarked for each of the last four years for literacy in primary schools. (Failed OPQ) - Inc figures.

Answer: Mr. Ronnie Campbell: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment how much funding was earmarked for each of the last four years for literacy in primary schools. [143486] Ms Estelle Morris: Funding for the implementation of the National Literacy Strategy in primary schools over the last four years is as follows: 1997-98: £5 million (National Literacy and Numeracy Projects) 1998-99: £57 million (including £7 million for Year 6 booster classes) 1999-2000: £74 million (including £24 million for Year 6 booster classes) 2000-01: £88 million (including £21 million for Year 6 booster classes). In addition, a total of £96 million of Books for Schools grant was allocated to primary and secondary schools in 1997-98 and 1998-99. £98 million has been allocated for literacy in primary schools in 2001-02 (including £23 million for booster classes).

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