HC Deb 08 July 1909 vol 7 cc1408-9
Mr. JAMES HOPE

asked the Lord Advocate whether the balance of the fund under section 15 of the Scottish Education Act, 1908, as distributed according to the Minute now lying upon the Table of the House, would result in an increased grant to the managers of voluntary schools in Scotland of 2s. or more per child in average attendance?

The LORD ADVOCATE (Mr. Ure)

Until the distribution has actually taken place and its results are known, it is not possible to give any answer to the hon. Member's question.

Mr. JAMES HOPE

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that the Secretary of State for Scotland in November last assured the House that the balance would so result?

Mr. URE

That may be; but the hon. Member desires a specific answer, and that can only be given after the result is known.

Mr. JAMES HOPE

It was on the definite assurance that the opposition was withdrawn?

Mr. URE

Yes, sir; and I have no doubt the assurance was justified.

Sir ARCHIBALD WILLIAMSON

asked the Lord Advocate whether the balance of the fund under section 15 of the Scottish Education Act, 1908, as distributed according to the Minute now lying upon the Table of the House, would result in an increase to the county of Nairn as compared with the average amount that county has received during the last three years; and, if so, how much is the increase?

Mr. URE

The balance of the fund under Section 15 of the Education (Scotland) Act, 1908, as distributed according to the Minute of 3rd June, 1909, gives an increase of £45 to the county of Nairn, as compared with the average amount that county has received and expended for educational purposes from the same sources during the last three years.