§ 26. Sir A. M. SAMUELasked the President of the Board of Education what would be the estimated amount of revenue obtainable by imposing a school fee of 10s. per annum on parents for each elementary scholar under 10 years of age and£1 per annum for each elementary scholar over 10 years of age in schools maintained by public funds?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the BOARD of EDUCATION (Mr. Ramsbotham)On the assumption that no exemptions were granted, the estimated amount of gross revenue obtainable would be approximately£3,900,000.
§ Sir P. HARRISCan we assume that there is no implication in the answer that the Board will consider this reactionary proposal?
§ Mr. RAMSBOTHAMMy right hon. Friend has no present intention of considering the proposal.
§ Mr. LAWSONIs that a definite guarantee that they are not going to give way to these new committees which have been set up?