HC Deb 09 May 1912 vol 38 c726W
Captain MURRAY

asked the President of the Board of Education whether he can state the total number of pupils in attendance during the year 1911 in the Welsh elementary schools, showing the numbers in provided and non-provided schools, separately; and whether he can state the number of pupils of each denomination in attendance in the non-provided schools?

Mr. PEASE

The following table shows the actual average attendance in ordinary public elementary schools in Wales for the statistical year ended 31st July, 1911:—

Provided. Non-Provided.
Church of England. Wesleyan. Roman Catholic. Others. Total.
311,120 67,173 — 11,837 1,218 80,228

I have no information as to the demoninations to which children in attendance at non-provided schools belong.