§ 37. Mr. DAYasked the President of the Board of Education whether he is satisfied with the present system and the results of the provision of State scholarships at universities for pupils at State-aided secondary schools; and, as the reports from the examining bodies disclose the fact that the number of candidates who reach the standard of scholarship is considerably greater than the present number of scholarships available, will he consider increasing the number of scholarships offered annually?
Mr. STANLEYThe answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. Having regard to the other methods of assisting, with aid from the Exchequer, scholars from State-aided schools to proceed to the universities, I am not prepared at present to consider a further 2614 increase in the number of State scholarships awarded annually.
§ Mr. DAYWill the Minister consider whether the conditions under which these scholarships are awarded can be improved?