HC Deb 05 November 1969 vol 790 c131W
Mr. Speed

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the estimate of the total amount of remissions payable to needy parents as a result of introducing a 5s. 0d. charge per half day in the nursery schools of Scotland.

Mr. Ross

Legislation would be required to allow education authorities to make charges for nursery education. Since I have no intention of introducing such legislation, I have made no estimate of the amount of remissions which might be required if charges were made.