91. Mrs. Jegerasked the Minister of Education what instructions he has issued with regard to the reduction of maintenance grants in respect of children whose parents are in receipt of increased pensions or National Assistance.
§ Sir D. EcclesNo new instruction has been issued on this matter. l shall shortly be discussing policy on maintenance allowances with representatives of the local education authorities.
§ 92. Mr. K. Robinsonasked the Minister of Education what representations he has received from local education authorities during the past year regarding a revision of maintenance grant scales; and what reply he has given.
§ Sir D. EcclesA number of authorities proposed increases in their scales and some small increases were approved for the lowest incomes. Consideration of proposals for more radical changes were deferred pending the receipt of my Central Advisory Council's report on Early Leaving. I shall be letting authorities know shortly the kind of proposals I am now prepared to entertain.