HC Deb 10 March 1949 vol 462 cc1366-7
6. Mr. George Jeger

asked the Minister of Education whether school managers and school governors who are not members of a local authority are entitled to allowances for expenses and loss of working time.

Mr. Tomlinson

I understand that it is not contemplated that the prescription to be made by my right hon. Friend, the Minister of Health, under Part VI of the Local Government Act, 1948, should cover the case of such members of the managing and governing bodies of schools.

Mr. Jeger

Is my right hon. Friend aware that there are many working men and women who serve on these committees, which very often meet during the daytime, thereby precluding them from attending unless they are given this kind compensation?

Mr. Tomlinson

It is the responsibility of my right hon. Friend the Minister of Health to make regulations under this Act. If my hon. Friend makes a submission to me, I will make it known to my right hon. Friend and see what can be done.

Mr. Jeger

Will my right hon. Friend regard this as a submission, or would he like me to get in touch with him again?

Mr. Tomlinson

I would like my hon. Friend to get in touch with me again.