§ Mr. Martenasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will arrange for the charges for election meetings held in schools during a General Election to be set at 1974 levels until candidates' election expenses are raised to take account of the increases in the current level of hiring charges.
§ Miss Margaret JacksonThe Representation of the People Act 1949 allows local education authorities to make an economic charge for the use of school premises for election meetings. My right hon. Friend cannot restrict their powers in this respect.