§ 71. Mr. G. Thomasasked the Minister of Education the names of the local education authorities to which she has addressed a communication seeking to know why they have not effected greater economies in their estimates in accordance with her Circular 242.
§ Miss HorsbrughI am sending the hon. Member a list of authorities to whom such letters have so far been addressed.
§ 73. Mr. Chetwyndasked the Minister of Education which local education authorities have been advised that their economies, in accordance with Circular 242, are insufficient; and what further economies have been requested.
§ Miss HorsbrughCertain local education authorities, of which I am sending. the hon. Member a list, have been invited to explain why their April estimates show increases, or comparatively small decreases, as compared with their forecasts. The letters have not expressed the view that the economies are insufficient or that further economies should be made.