§ 45. Captain LOSEBYasked the Prime Minister if he is aware that considerable dissatisfaction has been caused by the action of the Board of Education in abolishing the democratic control of State-aided secondary schools without consulting Parliament; that the relaxation of the rule requiring State-aided secondary schools to provide 25 per cent. of their 1351 places for children from primary schools has operated inequitably and has caused considerable discontent; that many Members are anxious to discuss these and other educational matters, but no opportunity has this year been given them; and if he is prepared to name a day upon which discussion can be taken?
§ Mr. BONAR LAW (Leader of the House)I do not agree that the alterations made in the draft Regulations which were issued on the 26th May abolish public control of State-aided secondary schools. There has been no relaxation in the administration of the rule relating to free places, and I have no evidence of such discontent as is implied in the hon. and gallant Member's question. I hope that time may be found for the Education Vote on one of the remaining Supply days.
§ Lieut.-Colonel Sir S. HOAREIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that there is a great body of people interested in education who are delighted that the President of the Board of Education has made this alteration?