HC Deb 16 November 1971 vol 826 c116W
Mr. Spearing

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if she will state the criteria she adopts to determine whether or not she will approve or withhold approval of any increase in fees payable in respect of education at a direct grant school under Paragraph 18(1) of the Direct Grant School Regulations, 1959.

Mr. van Straubenzee

Proposals for increases are judged in relation to the circumstances of the school and the level of pay and prices.

Mr. Spearing

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if she will state the occasions when approval of an increase of fees payable in respect of education at a direct grant school has been withheld since 1959, and the reasons given for such action.

Mr. van Straubenzee

This information is not readily available and could not be obtained without disproportionate cost.