Note 33 — Chapter XXI · R.C.s

Before the Act of 1891 children paid “school-pence,” from 1d. to 9d. a week. The Act provided for a Treasury grant of 10s. per head for each child, say 3d. a week, on condition that the school fees were reduced by that amount. Thus children paying not more than 3d. a week were relieved of all charge, and the managers were assured of a moderate income.