HC Deb 27 March 1911 vol 23 c877
Mr. KING

asked whether the right hon. Gentleman's attention has been called to the restriction in the number of London County Council scholars who are in future to be admitted to the University College School; and whether he is taking measures to ensure that this restriction of numbers will be balanced by more places being opened in other secondary schools of a high standing in London?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

I understand that it has been decided to admit no more scholars from public elementary schools to this school. The question of securing secondary school education elsewhere for any holders of London County Council scholarships thus displaced appears to be a matter primarily for the local education authority.

Mr. WILLIAM THORNE

asked the President of the Board of Education if he is aware that the authorities of the University College School, Hampstead, have refused to accept any further scholars from the London County Council schools who have obtained scholarships; if the college in question receives any Grant from the Board of Education, and if he intends taking any action in the matter?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

I must refer the hon. Member to the answers I have already given to similar questions.

Mr. W. THORNE

Will the right hon. Gentleman reply to the latter part of the question?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

I have stated in the answer to which I have referred that it gets no Grant.