HC Deb 07 May 1925 vol 183 c1127
42. Mr. T. THOMSON

asked the President of the Board of Education whether he is aware that the Draft Regulation for Article 6 of the Elementary Education (Substantive Grant), 1925, is so framed as to have the effect of excluding practically all the English provincial boroughs and urban districts whose rates are high; and will he reconsider the figures of toe prescribed amount and the prescribed proportion so that this additional grant is participated in by the highly rated areas which do not now receive any relief?

Lord E PERCY

I do not see my way to modify the Article in the manner suggested. The hon. Member is doubtless aware that the ordinary grant is differentiated in favour of all areas in which the assessable value is low.

Mr. THOMSON

Is the Noble Lord satisfied that the educational efficiency of the services in these particular areas can be maintained without this particular grant?

Lord E. PERCY

I do not think I should he satisfied even with it!.