§ 13. Mr. KINGasked the President of the Board of Education whether he is aware that the Cockerton judgment prevents the teaching of French in elementary schools in which many scholars would gladly receive it; and whether he will bring in legislation to legalise the teaching of the language of Allies in such cases?
Mr. PEASEI am advised that the teaching of French in public elementary schools is not illegal and it is, in fact, taught in a certain number of such schools. Legislation is, therefore, not required. The question whether French should be taught in any particular elementary school must depend mainly on local and educational considerations.