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Police Budget
Mrs. Ewing:
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what was his Department's policing budget in cash terms and at 1998-99 prices for (a) 1992-93, (b) 1993-94, (c) 1994-95, (d) 1995-96, (e) 1996-97, (f) 1997-98 and (g) 1998-99; and what is his estimate for (i) 1999-2000, (ii) 2000-01 and (iii) 2001-02. [76861]
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Mr. McLeish
[holding answer 16 March 1999]: The information is as follows:
| £ million | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Cash Terms | 1998-99 Prices |
| 1992-93 | 537 | 625 |
| 1993-94 | 567 | 643 |
| 1994-95 | 626 | 700 |
| 1995-96 | 622 | 676 |
| 1996-97 | 666 | 702 |
| 1997-98 | 735 | 755 |
| 1998-99 | 741 | 741 |
| 1999-2000 | 768 | 749 |
| 2000-01 | 795 | 757 |
| 2001-02 | 815 | 757 |
Sources:
For the years 1992-93 to 1998-99: Departmental Reports and GAE announcements.
For the years 1999-2000 to 2001-02: Comprehensive Spending Review.
As from 1 July 1999, this will be a matter for the Scottish Parliament.
Highers
Mr. Gorrie: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many pupils in Scottish schools gained passes in Highers at C or above in (i) 1997-98, (ii) 1992-93, (iii) 1987-88, (iv) 1982-83, (v) 1977-78 in (a) French, (b) German, (c) other modern languages, (d) English, (e) mathematics, (f) history, (g) geography, (h) modern studies, (i) physics, (j) chemistry, (k) biology, (l) art, (m) music, (n) graphic design, (o) computing and (p) Latin, Greek or classical studies. [77264]
Mrs. Liddell
[holding answer 24 March 1999]: The information is shown in the following table, except for Graphic Design for which a Higher was not available. The figures will be affected by the overall increase in the number of S5 and S6 pupils from around 51,700 in 1977-78 to around 74,300 in 1997-98.
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| 1997-98 | 1992-93 | 1987-88 | 1982-83 | 1977-78 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| French | 3,678 | 4,046 | 4,561 | 6,506 | 6,417 |
| German | 1,525 | 1,414 | 1,178 | 1,593 | 1,650 |
| Other Modern Languages(31) | 699 | 497 | 451 | 631 | 627 |
| English | 21,776 | 20,970 | 21,960 | 24,467 | 19,179 |
| Mathematics | 13,532 | 12,866 | 13,242 | 15,036 | 10,919 |
| History | 5,074 | 5,039 | 6,189 | 6,718 | 6,437 |
| Geography | 6,095 | 5,747 | 6,489 | 6,752 | 5,632 |
| Modern Studies | 5,228 | 5,116 | 3,843 | 2,604 | 1,979 |
| Physics | 7,945 | 8,790 | 8,319 | 9,893 | 8,150 |
| Chemistry | 7,774 | 8,217 | 9,098 | 10,443 | 8,749 |
| Biology | 6,997 | 7,375 | 7,649 | 6,724 | 4,271 |
| Art and Design | 5,810 | 4,941 | 5,126 | 3,963 | 2,112 |
| Music | 2,453 | 1,569 | 863 | 617 | 479 |
| Computing Studies(32) | 2,993 | 1,856 | -- | -- | -- |
| Latin, Classical Greek and Classical Studies(33) | 604 | 385 | 650 | 1,137 | 1,852 |
(31) Includes Spanish, Italian, Russian, Swedish, Norwegian and Portuguese
(32) The Higher in Computing Studies was introduced in 1989
(33) The Higher in Classical Studies was introduced in 1994. Latin, Classical Greek and Classical Studies are separate Highers
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As from 1 July 1999, this will be a matter for the Scottish Parliament.
Consultancy Fees
Mr. Gorrie:
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what fees to consultants have been paid or incurred in
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(i) 1996-97, (ii) 1997-98 and in (iii) 1998-99 so far by (a) each section of the Scottish Office, (b) each local enterprise company, (c) Scottish Enterprise and Highlands and Islands Enterprise, (d) each health board in Scotland, (e) each water authority in Scotland, (f) each of the Lottery-fund distributors in Scotland, (g) each local
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authority in Scotland, (h) the Scottish Arts Council and Scottish Sports Council and (i) Scottish Homes. [77420]
Mr. Dewar
[holding answer 24 March 1999]: Expenditure on external consultancy by The Scottish Office, its executive agencies and associated departments in the years requested, is as follows:
| £ million | |
|---|---|
| 1996-97 | 2.7 |
| 1997-98 | 2.5 |
| 1998-99 | 2.1 |
The information requested about expenditure by other public bodies is not held centrally and could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.
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From 1 July 1999, this will be a matter for the Scottish Parliament.
Mr. Gorrie:
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how much (a) has been and (b) is planned to be spent in Scotland in each year between 1991-92 and 2001-02 on (i) early and primary education, (ii) secondary education, (iii) further education, (iv) higher education, (v) community education, (vi) special educational needs, (vii) other categories of education and (viii) education in total in (1) cash terms and (2) at 1998-99 prices. [77273]
Mrs. Liddell
[holding answer 24 March 1999]: The actual and planned expenditure figures are set out in the following tables. It should be noted that planned figures cannot be compared with actual figures. The actual expenditure figures include local authority expenditure funded by both Central Government and council tax, whilst the figures for planned expenditure include only estimates of grant aided expenditure.
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| 1991-92 | 1992-93 | 1993-94 | 1994-95 | 1995-96 | 1996-97 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early and primary education | 775 | 836 | 844 | 858 | 890 | 904 |
| Secondary education | 842 | 888 | 889 | 910 | 937 | 932 |
| Further education | 237 | 258 | 273 | 294 | 300 | 300 |
| Higher education | 431 | 508 | 835 | 900 | 924 | 924 |
| Community education | 73 | 81 | 83 | 85 | 88 | 86 |
| Special educational needs | 128 | 140 | 144 | 156 | 164 | 168 |
| Other | 266 | 290 | 321 | 323 | 344 | 367 |
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Notes:
1. A split of local authority expenditure in the categories requested is not available for 1997-98 and 1998-99.
2. Local authority plans for 1999-2000 to 2001-02 are not yet known. The table shows Government estimates of Grant Aided Expenditure for these years. Expenditure figures for earlier years include funding from council tax in addition to support from central Government.
3. Planned expenditure for 1999-2000 to 2001-02 has been adjusted to take account of 1999 budget decisions.
4. Local authority capital expenditure is not included. Nor are loan and leasing charges or capital funded from revenue accounts.
5. Figures for 1997-98 and 1998-99 include the proceeds of the sale of student debt.
6. Other includes the Careers Service; transport, residential accommodation and bursary assistance for school pupils; education administration costs; school meals and miscellaneous education expenditure.
7. Higher education includes student support costs.
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From 1 July 1999 this will be a matter for the Scottish Parliament.
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