HC Deb 21 July 1930 vol 241 c1748
64. Sir W. DAVISON

asked the President of the Board of Education, if, with regard to the Circular No. 1,404 which he issued to local education authorities throughout the country in September last, urging them to make plans and embark upon expenditure in anticipation of the passing of the Education (School Attendance) Bills, which have now been withdrawn, he will say whether local authorities who have incurred expenditure as the result of the above circular will be indemnified by the Government in respect of the same?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the BOARD of EDUCATION (Mr. Morgan Jones)

I would refer the hon. Member to the answer which I gave on 10th July to the hon. Member for Royton (Dr. Vernon Davies), a copy of which I am sending him.

Sir W. DAVISON

Is there any precedent for a Minister urging local authorities to incur expenditure which has not been authorised by Parliament?

Mr. MORGAN JONES

I should require notice of that question.