§ 52. Sir ARTHUR FELLasked the Prime Minister if he will consider the advantage it will be to the future of the Empire that a special book should be prepared with accounts of some of the noblest and most stirring deeds performed in the War by sea and land, and that this book should be used on future Armistice Days in all the public and private schools in the country, so that the lessons of patriotism and sacrifice given by the War should be brought to the knowledge of all the children in the country?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI think there is a great deal to be said in favour of the suggestion contained in my hon. Friend's question, and I will enquire further into the matter.
§ Sir A. FELLIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that this is being done in France with most satisfactory results to commemorate birthdays and great events of history?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI think that it ought to be done in this country, and I have had my mind turned on this for some time. It is exceedingly difficult to do it well. There is also the difficulty of selection of subject. I have felt very strongly that it ought to be a simple book to be given to children, and I hope for the general public as well, telling the achievements of the Army and also of the Navy.