HC Deb 19 April 1905 vol 145 cc596-7
MR. BENN

I beg to ask the President of the Local Government Board whether, as the non-provided schools in London are not rated, and the Council's provided Schools are rated, he can state approximately the extra cost which will fall upon the ratepayers if the ninety-two recently condemned non-provided schools are replaced by provided schools.

MR. GERALD BALFOUR

I am not in a position to give an estimate of the kind desired by the hon. Member.

MR. BENN

But is it not the fact that if provided schools are to be substituted for non-provided schools it will mean a considerable addition to the rates?

MR. GERALD BALFOUR

That is a Question which surely the hon. Gentleman can answer for himself.