§ Mr. JESSE COLLINGSasked the President of the Board of Education the total number of colleges there are in England and Wales for the training of elementary school teachers; the total number of students therein and the amount of free Grants made to those colleges by the Board of Education; whether the curricula are arranged by, or must receive the sanction of, the Department; and whether the fees paid by the students are fixed by the college authorities or by the Board of Education?
Mr. PEASEThe number of training colleges for the training of teachers for elementary schools recognised for the Session 1125W 1011–12 in England and Wales was eighty-seven. The total number of students was 12,138. The total amount of Grant paid for the education and maintenance of these students was about £500,000. The curriculum of a training college is drawn up by the authorities of the college and approved by the Board. The fees charged to students are fixed by the authorities of the college, subject, to the approval of the Board.
§ Mr. JESSE COLLINGSasked the President of the Board of Education to state how many of the colleges for the training of elementary school teachers have land attached to them; and, if the information is available, how many students are receiving instruction in rural science?
Mr. PEASEI have nothing to add to the answer which I gave to the right hon. Member on the 7th November.