asked the President of the Board of Education the names of the nautical schools, with the names of the authorities controlling them, which would be qualified for the new Grant of £10 for training for the mercantile marine service, and the conditions under which these schools are recognised by the Board of Education?

The training ships in receipt of Grant from the Board are: "The Liscard," "Mercury," "Warspite," "Indefatigable," and Watts' Naval Training School. I am circulating with the Votes the names of the authorities controlling them. I am now considering the Regulations under which the new Grant will be payable, but I cannot in advance give the names of the institutions which will comply with them. I anticipate, however, that all the training ships now aided by the Board will qualify for the increased Grant.—[See. Written Answers this date.]

Can the right hon. Gentleman say whether the whole of the ships and schools mentioned are at present recognised by the Board of Education?

I believe they are all receiving Grants at the present moment.