HC Deb 02 June 1902 vol 108 cc1126-7
MR. LAMBERT

I beg to ask the First Lord of the Treasury if he will state what will be the effect of the Education Bill on an educational endowment in a borough of less than 10,000 inhabitants which is sufficient, with the Government grants, to maintain the elementary schools; and whether a borough with such an endowment will be liable to be rated for the expense of the new local education authority.

MR. A. J. BALFOUR

Under the Bill a borough such as that mentioned by the hon. Gentleman would undoubtedly be liable to the county rate Some proposal will have to be made to meet the very difficulty which he suggests.

MR. LAMBERT

When will the Government proposals be brought forward?

MR. A. J. BALFOUR

I hope in ample time for their consideration before they come up for discussion.