HC Deb 24 February 1955 vol 537 c188W
81. Mr. Ashton

asked the Minister of Education what arrangements he has made to help the direct grant grammar schools to meet recent increases in cost, including those of the recent Burnham awards.

Sir D. Eccles

After consultation with the representatives of the direct grant schools, my predecessor introduced an additional grant of £20 per annum for each pupil undertaking work of an advanced character.