HC Deb 18 August 1919 vol 119 cc1960-1W
Sir J. D. REES

asked the President of the Board of Education whether, notwithstanding the condition of the finances of the country, further funds are to be expended in educating Serbian youths in the United Kingdom; and whether the House will have an opportunity of reconsidering its vote for the abolition of school fees during the debate upon the Education Act of 1918?

Mr. FISHER

The Grant which has been promised for this purpose and is borne on the Treasury Estimates is limited to three years from the 1st July, 1918. I am not aware of any proposal that further sums should be provided in addition to this Grant. I do not propose to initiate legislation to amend Section 26 of the Education Act, 1918, in the direction suggested in the second part of the question.