§ Dr. Kingasked the Minister of Education how many local education authorities are providing maintenance allowances for school children over the age of 15 years below those recommended by him, and how many below those recommended by the Weaver Working Party.
§ Sir D. EcclesOn my present information three authorities pay amounts below those recommended by my Department and 81 have rates at least as generous as those recommended by the Working Party on Educational Maintenance Allowances. Some of the remainder are understood to be considering improvements in their allowances.