§ MAJOR ANSTRUTHER-GRAYI beg to ask the Secretary for Scotland whether the residue grant, allotted in almost all cases to the promotion of technical education, is steadily diminishing, with results detrimental to the spread of such education; and, if so, whether steps can be taken to put the contribution made for this purpose from the Imperial funds on a more stable basis.
§ MR SINCLAIRThe residue grant under Section 2 (iii) of the Act of 1890 has diminished as stated by the hon. Member. On the other hand, the equivalent grant under Section 2 (5) of the Act of 1892 has been steadily increasing, and it is in the power of the local authority, with the sanction of the Secretary for Scotland, to apply part of this sum, as to a purpose of public utility, in making good the deficiency in the contribution towards technical education from the residue grant. This is, in point of fact, done y several local authorities.