§ Dr. John A. Cunninghamasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what expenditure Cumbria County Council allocated to supporting places in fee-paying schools in each of the last three years; what contribution his Department made to such expenditure; and if he will make a statement.
§ Miss Margaret JacksonLocal education authorities are not required to inform the Department of such expenditure, which at present lies entirely within their discretion; the Department makes no contribution to it.