HC Deb 25 October 1984 vol 65 c660W
Mr. Hicks

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what conditions apply for public servants, including defence personnel, to be eligible for public funds to assist with their children's secondary school education; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Dunn

There is no single Government scheme for assisting public servants with the costs of boarding education for their children in the limited circumstances where this is required. Various schemes operate and are the responsibility of the relevant Departments.

Mr. Hicks

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is the number of pupils of secondary school age of public servants, including service personnel currently being publicly funded, and the cost to public funds; and what are the corresponding figures for October 1979 and October 1974.

Mr. Dunn

Information is not collected centrally in the form requested.