HC Deb 18 March 1920 vol 126 c2384
69. Sir J. D. REES

asked the President of the Board of Education what extra expense he calculates will be thrown upon the ratepayers by the raising to 48d. the limit under Article 6 (2) of the Regulations for Substantive Grant of Public Elementary Schools?

The PRESIDENT of the BOARD of EDUCATION (Mr. Herbert Fisher)

I would refer the hon. Member to the answer which I gave on the 16th instant to the hon. Member for Merioneth.

Mr. W. THORNE

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that in a borough like West Ham it will cost £50,000, which means 5d. on the rates?

Mr. FISHER

I am aware that the Regulation will act unfavourably in certain ways.