§ Mr. NEWBOULDasked the President of the Board of Education which is the appointed Jay for Section 26 of the Education Act, 1918; what is the total amount already paid to managers of schools under the second Sub-section; how much more money does he expect to pay to them before the liability is discharged; and, if the schools are transferred to the local authorities, will the payments cease or be continued to the authority taking over the school?
§ Mr. FISHERThe appointed day for Section 26 of the Education Act, 1918, was 1st April, 1919. The total amount already paid under the Section is £27,865. It is estimated that a further sum of £41,000 will be payable before the liability-is discharged. I am of opinion that the liability to pay would cease on the transfer of a school to the local education authority.