Grant-aided Scholars

HC Deb 05 May 1947 vol 437 c20W

Mr. Swingler

asked the Minister of Education the number of boys and girls of 14 years of age attending grant-aided schools in England and Wales in June, 1946, or at the nearest convenient date.

Mr. Tomlinson

In January, 1946, there were 84,680 boys and 73,682 girls aged 14 on the registers of grant-aided schools in England and Wales.

Mr. Swingler

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland the number of boys and girls of 14 years of age attending grant-aided schools in Scotland in June, 1946, or at the nearest convenient date.

Mr. Westwood

On 31st July, 1946, the numbers were 19,465 boys and 18,777 girls.