HC Deb 10 April 1905 vol 144 cc1023-4
MR. ERNEST GRAY (West Ham, N.)

I beg to ask the Secretary to the Board of Education whether the Board recognise lessons in swimming, given under proper conditions, as part of the minimum time constituting a school attendance for the purpose of Parliamentary grant.

SIR WILLIAM ANSON

The Board recognise lessons in swimming, under proper conditions, as part of the minimum time constituting a school attendance for

England and Wales. Scotland. Ireland
1. Elementary Education, total State grant for ordinary day schools
2. Cost of administration and inspection
3. Pupils on roll
4. Average daily attendance
5. Cost per pupil in average daily attendance
6. Number of schools
7. Number of certificated teachers
8. Average salary of teachers
9. Total rates and voluntary contributions
10. Total State grant for Secondary Education
11. Number of pupils in average attendance
12. Cost per pupil to State
13. Total State grants for Universities and Colleges
14. Total number of pupils
15. Average cost per student to State
16. Total grants for all purposes from State
17. Average per head of population

the purpose of Parliamentary grant in respect of public elementary schools, but the time devoted to such lessons must not be included in the minimum time devoted to physical training.