asked the Minister for Education if he will state the number of children in receipt of scholarships who are attending the 1st year class in secondary schools.
Written Answers. - Secondary School Scholarships.
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The number of scholarships to secondary schools awarded for the first time in the current school year and payable out of public funds was 633.
In addition a considerable number of entrance scholarships are awarded by secondary schools. I have no information, however, as to the exact number of such scholarships.