HC Deb 15 May 1956 vol 552 c1803
11. Mr. G. M. Thomson

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what consultations he has had with business undertakings regarding proposals for financial assistance to employees in the education of their children.

Mr. J. Stuart

I have had no such consultations.

Mr. Thomson

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that Rolls-Royce, one of the biggest undertakings in Scotland, has recently announced a scheme for giving grants to employees arranging private schooling for their children? Does he not think that this is a very important matter which raises very big issues of principle in relation to Scottish education, and will he not seek consultations?

Mr. Stuart

I am aware of the Rolls-Royce company's scheme, but I was not consulted about it and therefore have no particular knowledge of it. Indeed, I am not particularly concerned with it, although I admit its importance.