The current situation in respect of development of a points-based prioritisation system is that my Department is awaiting additional information from a consultant in support of his proposal. When this information is received, and considered, my Department will be in a position to advance the process of developing a suitable system. At this stage, I expect that my Department will be in a position to award a contract within the next month. I would like to point out that £39.353 million has been allocated in the 1998 Estimates for primary school capital buildings compared to a provision of £27 million in the 1997 Estimates. Eliminating sub-standard accommodation at primary level is a Government priority.