HC Deb 05 July 1928 vol 219 cc1591-2W
Mr. JOHNSTON

asked the President of the Board of Education how many education authorities in England, Scotland, and Wales have raised the school leaving age to 15?

Lord E. PERCY

Four local authorities in England and Wales—Carnarvonshire, East Suffolk, Plymouth, and Cornwall—have raised the age of compulsory attendance to 15. As regards Scotland, I must ask the hon. Member to address his question to my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Scotland.