HC Deb 18 May 1908 vol 188 cc1618-9
MR. ADKINS (Lancashire, Middleton)

To ask the President of the Board of Education if he will state the recognised accommodation and the number of children in average attendance in Church schools, Roman Catholic schools, Council schools, and others, respectively, in the years 1897 and 1907, respectively, show-

1897. 1907. Increase (+) or Decrease (-)
(a) Recognised Accommodation.
Church Schools 2,759,670 2,681,442 -78,228
Roman Catholic Schools 380,849 406,137 +25,288
Council and other Schools 3,074,680 3,956,628 +881,948
(b) Average Attendance.
Church Schools 1,871,773 1,899,965 +28,192
Roman Catholic Schools 240,784 286,188 +45,404
Council and other Schools 2,375,986 3,105,131 +729,145