§ Rev. Ian Paisleyasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what public funds have been allocated to the Association of Education Committees in connection with Northern Ireland; and for what purposes.
§ Mr. Peter MillsIn each of the years 1970–71, 1971–72 and 1972–73 the Ministry of Education paid 65 per cent. grant on the contributions by local education authorities to the Northern Ireland Association of Education Committees. The contributions amounted to £868 in each year and covered general running costs, including secretarial services, and the cost of an annual reception.