HC Deb 16 April 1913 vol 51 cc1934-5
56. Mr. E. JONES

asked why the Treasury has passed an increased Estimate for the other great spending Departments, while compelling the Board of Education to bring in a decreased Estimate involving a reduction of Grants to education authorities that will paralyse educational progress?

Mr. ROBERTSON

The Estimates for the various Departments of State are fixed in communication with the Departments concerned after careful consideration of the requirements of the public service.

Mr. E. JONES

Does not the hon. Gentleman think that education is more important than the extra sum which is being spent on aeroplanes this year?

Mr. ROBERTSON

That question should not be put to me.