HC Deb 15 April 1926 vol 194 cc477-8
41. Mr. FOOT MITCHELL

asked the Minister of Agriculture whether, in connection with the scholarships granted as a result of the £1,000,000 grant made on the repeal of the Corn Production Acts, he will state the number of scholarships awarded to date in each class, together with the cost per head of each class of scholarship, showing how the figure is made up in each instance?

42. Sir A. HOLBROOK

asked the Minister of Agriculture the number of scholarships awarded to children of agricultural workers under the Ministry's scheme of scholarships; the number in each of the three classes, and the cost per scholar in each class; what expenses are covered by the costs involved; and whether it is proposed to continue the scheme?

Mr. GUINNESS

As the reply is long and contains a number of figures, I propose, with my hon. Friend's permission, to circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Following is the reply: