HC Deb 16 June 1913 vol 54 cc34-5
52. Mr. C. BATHURST

asked the Prime Minister when it is proposed to lay before this House and the country the Government's proposals for establishing a national scheme of education, as promised in the King's Speech; and whether any opportunity will, prior to the close of the Session, be afforded to this House of discussing such proposals?

The PRIME MINISTER

I cannot yet name any date or indicate the time which may be afforded this Session for discussing the proposals which we intend to place before the House.

Mr. C. BATHURST

Have the Government yet decided what the national scheme of education consists of?

The PRIME MINISTER

The proper time to ask that question is when the Bill is introduced. It would be a novel practice to make known the details of a Bill before its introduction.