§ 27. Sir W. JENKINSasked the Minister of Labour what amount of money has been paid by the Commissioner of Special Areas to the National Council of Social Services for educational purposes; what number of teachers have they appointed 1897 in South Wales; and what are their qualifications from the commencement to the present date?
§ Lieut.-Colonel MUIRHEADFrom the beginning of 1935 until 30th September, 1936, the amount paid out of the Special Areas Fund to the National Council of Social Service in respect of educational activities was about 213,000; this sum has not only been devoted to activities of a purely educational character, but has also been used to assist the development of local bodies which are undertaking, without regular expert tuition, activities of a general cultural nature, such as music and drama. I am having inquiries made and will communicate with the hon. Member regarding the further information for which he asks.