Voluntary Schools (Grant)

Oral Answers to Questions — Education and Science – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 3 March 1966.

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Photo of Mr Harold Gurden Mr Harold Gurden , Birmingham, Selly Oak 12:00, 3 March 1966

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is the cost of raising the Exchequer grant to voluntary aided schools from 75 per cent. to 80 per cent.

Photo of Mr Edward Redhead Mr Edward Redhead , Walthamstow West

It is estimated that the annual cost to the Exchequer of my right hon. Friend's proposals for giving additional financial help to voluntary schools will rise gradually to reach a level of about £1·5 million in the fourth financial year after the proposed legislation is passed.

Photo of Mr Harold Gurden Mr Harold Gurden , Birmingham, Selly Oak

Will there be any additional grants in special cases where the financial load is heavy as a result of the change to comprehensive education? If the hon. Gentleman does not know the answer, will he table a Question to my right hon. Friend after the election?

Photo of Mr Edward Redhead Mr Edward Redhead , Walthamstow West

Some part of the purpose of these additional grants is to permit voluntary schools to play their part in the comprehensive reorganisation.