HC Deb 24 June 1954 vol 529 cc56-7W
Sir W. Smithers

asked the Minister of Education to give details of£3,370,000 "Other Capital Expenditure from Revenue" and of£6,301,000 "All Other Expenditure" mentioned in "Table J. Finance," of her Report, "Education in 1953."

Miss Horsbrugh

The figure of£3,370,000, capital expenditure from revenue (other than in the school meals service), is made up of£1,892,000 for apportioned charges in respect of the services of the architects' departments of authorities and£1,478,000 for building work and equipment for schools and colleges. The figure£6,301,000 "other" expenditure is made up of: advanced technology and research,£490,000; education of pupils not belonging to the area of any authority,£150,000; removal of air raid shelters and temporary defence works,£12,000; adjustments between local education authorities,£298,000 (excess of income over expenditure): other expenditure (mainly school transport),£5,947,000.

Sir W. Smithers

asked the Minister of Education to give details of the items included in the item "Further Education£19,507,000" in "Table J, Finance," of her Report, "Education in 1953."

Miss Horsbrugh

This item is made up of£12,329,000 and£4,790,000 for salaries of teachers and other expenditure, respectively, in institutions maintained by local education authorities, and£2,388,000 for assistance provided by authorities to institutions not maintained by them.