The programme states that that schools should be fit for purpose and that a major capital investment programme to upgrade school buildings, exceeding the sums provided during the previous assembly term, should be continued.

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"They have undertaken a huge capital building programme which is costing an absolute fortune, " he said.

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The committee also heard evidence on the government's capital investment programme, '21st Century Schools' which was launched in March 2009.

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