HC Deb 03 March 1947 vol 434 cc20-1W
Mr. Watkins

asked the Minister of Education, in regard to the Sophia Evans Foundation Scheme for the benefit of girls resident in the parish of Presteign, Radnorshire, whether he is satisfied with the past administration of this scheme and, in particular, whether there is any record of when a meeting of the trustees last took place; what sum has been accumulated from money which has not been expended under the scheme; and whether the distribution of any accumulated sum will be made conditional on the approval of his Department.

Mr. Tomlinson

As stated in reply to my hon. Friend's Question of 4th February, the question of the administration of this charity is being pursued. The answer to the last part of the Question is in the negative The Trustees have power to spend their income whether or not accumulated in any manner authorised by the Scheme.