HC Deb 15 March 1915 vol 70 cc1742-3
50. Mr. LYNCH

asked the Prime Minister whether his attention has been called to the extension which had prevailed in Germany previous to the War of the systems of technical education, and to the industrial advantages of the organised studies of applied science; whether he will consider the advisability of appointing a small Commission of scientific men and educational and industrial experts to inquire into and to report to the House on the factors of this system which are adaptable to British conditions; and whether he will have investigation made as to the steps necessary on the one hand to engraft upon British university courses, or to make consequent upon them, the highest forms of technical instruction, and on the other hand to relate this in the most direct and efficient manner to the industrial and commercial life of the country?

The PRESIDENT of the BOARD of EDUCATION (Mr. J. A. Pease)

The relation between our technical instruction and industry and commerce is a matter which is closely engaging my attention in consultation with the President of the Board of Trade and the Chancellor of the Exchequer. The Government hope before long to be in a position to make some announcement on the subject.