§ Sir G. COLLINSasked the Secretary for Scotland whether he is aware that the Scotch Education Department have refused payment of the grant payable to Mr. Fred W. Duthie (ex-soldier), of 20, Kelly Street, Greenock, awarded to him by the Ministry of Labour for the purpose of qualifying as a dentist; and will he make inquiries into the matter?
§ Mr. MUNROI have already made the inquiries suggested. I find that the Scottish Education Department have not refused payment of the grant referred to in my hon. and gallant Friend's question. On the contrary, Mr. Duthie was informed in August last that it would be paid, if he was prepared to use it for the purpose for which it was awarded. He has now, however, decided to follow a medical course, and it is not within the discretion of the Department to make a fresh award.