§ Mr. Edeasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Education what indication there is that local education authorities are extending their activities under Section 86 of the Education Act, 1921, as a result of the amendment of that section by Section 6 of the Physical Training and Recreation Act, 1937?
Mr. LindsayAlthough the amendment to Section 86 of the Education Act, 1921, has only been in operation for a comparatively short period, there is already ample evidence that local education authorities are making use of their extended powers. In the seven months since 1st August, 1937, 43 proposals for the benefit of young persons and adults have been approved or are under consideration as compared with 18 similar proposals in the seven months immediately prior to That date.