§ Mr. Brothertonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what would be the cost to public funds of implementing the proposal of the Education Institute of Scotland that children at school after the age of 16 years shall be paid a wage of £10 a week.
§ Mr. McElhoneAbout £17 million a year, assuming no change in the number of pupils staying on at school; but the number could be expected to increase if such a payment were made, and the cost would then be greater.