§ Mr. Kilfedderasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will list the statutory provisions which make it an offence for the management of a voluntary school or a maintained school to claim a rate of grant to which it is not entitled, and the maximum penalties which the courts may impose.
§ Mr. ChannonThere are no statutory provisions relating specifically to improper claims of the kind in question. Any such claim would be subject to the ordinary law, whether civil or criminal, as may be appropriate.
§ Mr. Kilfedderasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he is satisfied that the primary and secondary voluntary schools in Northern Ireland under Roman Catholic management are not being used for political purposes contrary to the grant condition regulations made under the Northern Ireland Education Act; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ChannonI have no evidence suggesting that the schools are being used for political purposes.