§ Mr. Collinsasked the Minister of Education if he is aware that his circular to the London County Council requiring a charge of at least 30s. per session to students attending part-time day and evening classes will, in many cases, involve trebling the present fee; and if, in view of the consequent harm to projects for further education, he will reconsider the matter.
§ Sir D. EcclesNo fees need be trebled in one year. The circular says that where the new minimum fee would be more than twice the existing fee, it may be introduced by two annual instalments. I discussed the circular with the council a fortnight ago, and understand that it intends to submit proposals to me in due course.