HC Deb 11 February 1960 vol 617 c70W
Mr. Boyden

asked the Minister of Education the total sum spent by local education authorities on maintenance allowances for children in secondary schools during the school year ended 31st July, 1959.

Sir D. Eccles

The expenditure of local education authorities on maintenance allowances for secondary school children during the financial year 1958–59 was approximately £735,000. Figures are not available for the school year 1958–59.