§ Mr. HAYES FISHERasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he can now state approximately what sum of money ho will be able to place at the disposal of the local education authorities in the financial year 1913–14 for the purpose of enabling them, either severally or jointly, to promote schemes whereby boys of good character may obtain the benefit of a systematic sea training, with the view of their adopting the calling of the sea as a means of livelihood and as a career?
§ Mr. LLOYD GEORGEI have agreed to an inclusive annual Grant of £10 per head in respect of boys in training ships.