HC Deb 15 July 1948 vol 453 c1379
13. Mr. G. Thomas

asked the Minister of Education what representations he has made to local education authorities in Wales concerning fees charged for the examination of pupils by the Central Welsh Board.

Mr. Tomlinson

The fees charged by the Central Welsh Board for the examination of pupils in Welsh intermediate schools are subject to my approval. I have consulted the local education authorities on a proposal submitted by the Board that these fees should be increased, and have recommended them to agree.

Mr. Thomas

Do I understand from my right hon. Friend that pupils will be called upon to pay this higher fee, or that the local authority will itself meet the cost of the increased fee which he suggests?

Mr. Tomlinson

I would not like to be definite, but I think it is the local authority.

Mr. Thomas

May I ask my right hon. Friend, if he is satisfied eventually that it is not the local authority, to take steps to see that an increase in educational fees in the Principality of Wales receives no further encouragement from his Department?

Mr. Tomlinson

That is a hypothetical question, but I will consider it.