asked the Minister for Economic Planning and Development if the White Paper on National Development 1977-1980 envisages a change in the method of financing of any aspect of education; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

As indicated in paragraph 9.5 of the White Paper, in the course of the current year "the main public expenditure programmes will be reviewed so as to identify areas...where re-structuring of policy would be justified. The review will also be concerned with examining the financing methods which apply to various programmes". I cannot forecast, at this early stage, what will be the outcome of the review of policy in education, or indeed in any other sector.