HC Deb 19 February 1948 vol 447 c1317
29. Mr. K. Lindsay

asked the Minister of Education from what date the change in policy, whereby local education authorities become responsible for all annual grants to youth organisations, came into operation.

Mr. Tomlinson

The change in policy was announced in Circular 51 issued on 15th June, 1945, of which I am sending the hon. Member a copy.

Mr. Lindsay

Was the Circular put into immediate operation?

Mr. Tomlinson

The local authorities were asked to make provision in 1946–47.