HC Deb 30 June 1914 vol 64 c188
18. Mr. ROBERT HARCOURT

asked the Secretary for Scotland if, in view of the fact that the proposal to pay Grants by instalments is a controversial one and that the opinion of school boards is divided, he can state definitely that the Education Department will make no alteration in the existing system for the current year?

Mr. McKINNON WOOD

In terms of the footnote to Article 13 of the day school code, the introduction of the system of payment of Grants by instalments is deferred until 1st March, 1915, in any case. Its introduction thereafter will be duly considered with reference to the financial circumstances of the time.

Mr. R. HARCOURT

Does that mean definitely that no question can possibly arise during the present Session?

Mr. McKINNON WOOD

Nothing can arise until March, 1915.