HC Deb 05 March 1931 vol 249 cc577-8
36. Sir A. KNOX

asked the President of the Board of Education the annual cost per child of elementary education in England, France, and Germany at the latest available date?

Mr. LEES-SMITH

The expenditure on elementary education from central and local public funds in England and Wales, for the year 1929–30, amounted to £12 15s. ed. per child in average attendance. I regret that I am unable to give comparable figures for France or Germany, but I am sending the hon. Member such information as I possess in regard to the expenditure on elementary education in those countries.

Mr. SMITHERS

Does that figure show an increase or a decrease as compared with last year?

Mr. LEES-SMITH

I must have notice of that question.