§ 16. Mr. W. G. Bennettasked the Secretary of State for Scotland the annual cost of nursery schools in Glasgow; and what is the amount recovered in charges.
§ Mr. Henderson StewartIt is estimated that the total cost for the year ending on 15th May, 1954, will be about £123,000; of this sum, about £7,700 will be recovered in charges for meals.
§ Mr. BennettIs the hon. Gentleman quite satisfied that this is a satisfactory sum to be contributed by the parents?
§ Mr. StewartEducation in these schools is like education in other schools; it is a free service, and we have no means of recovering the cost, except for meals.
§ 17. Mr. W. G. Bennettasked the Secretary of State for Scotland the average daily attendance of children at nursery schools in Glasgow during March; what is the number of nursery schools; and what is the total staff employed in this service.
§ Mr. Henderson StewartThe average daily attendance during March was 1,175; the number of schools is 41; and the total staff employed 243.