asked the Minister for Education the amount of money provided for the free school books scheme in secondary schools in the current year; the amount provided in the preceding year; and the increase or decrease in percentage terms.
Written Answers. - Free Books Scheme.
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The amount provided for the free books scheme in secondary schools in 1977 was £531,342. The amount provided in the current year is £531,568. The percentage increase this year over 1977 amounts to .04.