§ Mr. Malcolm MacPhersonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he will state, for each of the last five years, which education authorities have provided financial assistance to universities under Section 26 (2) of the Education (Scotland) Act, 1946; what amounts they have provided; and to which universities.
§ Mr. MaclayThe following table gives the information required. These payments were all made in respect of extra-mural services during "University weeks" organised by the education authorities.
Year Amount of payment under S. 26 (2) Education (Scotland) Act, 1946 Education authority by whom payment was made University to which paid £ 1952–53 … 55 Zetland Aberdeen 1953–54 … — — — 1954–55 … 40 Orkney Aberdeen 30 Zetland Aberdeen 1955–56 … *50 Orkney Aberdeen 1956–57 … *30 Zetland Aberdeen * Estimated.