HC Deb 16 November 1944 vol 404 cc2109-10
43. Mr. Viant

asked the Minister of Education if he will state the number of pupils at direct grant-earning secondary schools, at aided secondary schools and at schools maintained wholly by education authorities.

Mr. Ede

The information required by my hon. Friend relates to 1st October, 1943, and is as follows:

Direct grant schools 93,724
Aided secondary schools 131,381
Local education authority schools 320,599