HC Deb 10 April 1930 vol 237 cc2348-9
50. Mr. LOVAT-FRASER

asked the President of the Board of Education if he has any information showing what is the school-leaving age in Canada and South Africa?

Sir C. TREVELYAN

The school-leaving age varies from 12 to 16 in the different provinces of Canada, and from 15 to 16 for children of European descent in the different provinces of South Africa. In both cases there are varying provisions as to exemption in special circumstances.