HC Deb 31 January 1963 vol 670 c227W
Sir C. Osborne

asked the Minister of Education what is the average cost of education in the local rate; and what percentage of the total cost of education is borne by the local rate.

Sir E. Boyle

Since grants to local authorities from the Central Government under the present system are general, and not apportioned to specific services, it is not possible to say what proportion of educational expenditure falls on local rates.