asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what allocation he has granted to Leicestershire county council for 1987–88 for minor works for aided schools; and whether this is intended to cover necessary works at Saltby Church of England primary school.

My right hon. Friend approved for minor works at voluntary aided and special agreement schools an allocation of £88,000 for 1987–88 and a provisional indication of £22,000 for 1988–89. It is for the local education authority, in consultation with the voluntary bodies in its area, to determine how the allocation should be spent.