HC Deb 19 February 1958 vol 582 cc158-9W
Mr. Moss

asked the Minister of Education to state by what methods, whether direct or indirect, he makes grants to responsible bodies in accordance with Section 42 of the Education Act; 1944.

Mr. Geoffrey Lloyd

Responsible bodies for the liberal education of adults receive direct grants from my Department under Section 100 (1) (b) of the Education Act, 1944. They also receive financial assistance from local education authorities, who can recover from my Department 60 per cent. of the cost of contributions made to responsible bodies other than universities.

Mr. Moss

asked the Minister of Education to state the amount of grants paid to responsible bodies in accordance with Section 42 of the Education Act, 1944, showing the various categories and using the latest convenient period.

Mr. Geoffrey Lloyd

Direct grants offered by my Department for the 1957–58 session were as follows:

£
1. Universities 418,300
2. Workers' Educational Association 88,850
3. Residential Colleges 38,650
4. Other Responsible Bodies 6,850
Total £552,650

Mr. Moss

asked the Minister of Education what percentage grants have been paid to responsible bodies in accordance with Section 42 of the Education Act, 1944, whether directly or indirectly, using the latest convenient period.

Mr. Geoffrey Lloyd

None.