The Government has also made huge strides in the area of school funding. At primary level the capitation grant was increased from €57 in 1997 to €101 in 2002 and grant assistance for secretarial and caretaker services was doubled in 2001 to €102 per pupil. In addition, a grants scheme for minor capital works has been introduced, with expenditure in 2001 in excess of €33 million. At second level the capitation grant has been increased from €224 in 1997 to €266 in 2002. In addition, the second level support service grant was increased from €25 to €99 in 2001-02 and the annual minimum grant for smaller schools was increased from €5,078 to €19,087, which will provide support for the school development planning process.