asked the Minister for Education if her authority to approve classes exceeding the numbers provided for in the rules governing the payment of special grants to secondary schools for practical subjects has ever been exercised; if a second teacher has ever been appointed to assist with practical instruction; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - School Class Numbers.
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As provided for in the rules governing the payment of special grants, my Department has approved a class exceeding the prescribed number in special circumstances and as an exceptional measure in a limited number of cases. It was not found necessary in the particular circumstances to require that a second teacher be provided.