§ 48 and 49. Mr. C. BATHURSTasked the Prime Minister (1) whether a comprehensive Bill dealing with every grade of education in England and Wales will be the chief Government measure of next Session; and, if so, whether, before the introduction of such Bill, he will state in outline the nature of the Government's education policy; and (2) whether the proposed Education Bill of the Government promised 487 for next Session will deal with education only or will include provisions relating to interdenominational religious controversy?
§ The PRIME MINISTERAs I have already said, it would at present be premature to make any statement with regard to the business of next Session.
§ Mr. C. BATHURSTWill the right hon. Gentleman give some opportunity to the local education authorities to consider the Government's education proposals in outline before they are crystallised in the form of a Bill?
§ The PRIME MINISTERAmple notice will be given of any proposals which the Government have to make.