asked the Minister for Education the amount of money allotted by his Department in the period 1970-71 for supplemental grants to secondary schools in respect of tution fees and the amount actually expended; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

The amount of money allotted for grant in lieu of tuition fees in secondary schools for the financial year 1970-71 was £3,440,000. The amount expended was £3,203,714.