HC Deb 18 February 1960 vol 617 cc152-3W
115. Mr. Willey

asked the Minister of Education whether he will make provision for local authorities to pay the fees of general certificate of education examinations in respect of pupils in secondary modern schools.

Sir D. Eccles

It is the duty of local education authorities to pay the fees of candidates from all types of secondary school who are entered within the terms of my Regulations either for the G.C.E. or for other external examinations which are regarded as part of the normal curriculum of the school.