HC Deb 29 January 1959 vol 598 c149W
111. Mr. G. Thomas

asked the Minister of Education what is the number of primary school children in Wales, and the number of these for whom grammar school places will be available in September, 1959.

Mr. Geoffrey Lloyd

In January, 1958, there were 287,368 pupils in maintained primary schools, including pupils of primary age in all-age schools. I regret that I do not have information in my Department which would enable me to answer the second part of the question.

Mr. G. Thomas

asked the Minister of Education (1) what is the number of children in Cardiff primary schools, and the number of these for whom accommodation will be available in Cardiff grammar schools in September, 1959;

(2) what is the number of secondary technical places that will be available for Cardiff primary school children who pass the 11-plus examination this year; and what proportion this number is of the total number of children in attendance a: the Cardiff primary schools.

Mr. Geoffrey Lloyd

There are 27,554 pupils in maintained primary schools, including those of primary age in all-age schools. The Cardiff local education authority expects to admit about 960 boys

— G.C.E. State Scholarships Supplemental State Scholarships Total
(a) Students receiving the £50 honorarium in whole or in part 123 87 210
(b) Students receiving no assistance from public funds because they hold an award worth £50 a year or more from other sources 48 87 135
(c) Students receiving awards covering their fees or a part of their fees 26 93 119
(d) Students receiving full award (i.e., where no parental contribution is required) 326 285 611
(e) Others 1,337 1,150 2,487
Total 1,860 1,702 3,562

I regret that to give the number of awards covering 50 per cent. of fees and maintenance would require a disproportionate amount of time and effort.