HC Deb 26 April 1922 vol 153 cc546-7
23. Mr. L'ESTRANGE MALONE

asked the President of the Board of Education whether the Government still intend to introduce a Bill embodying any of the decisions of the Geddes Committee as regards education; and, if so, on what date?

Mr. FISHER

The Government propose to introduce legislation in pursuance of certain decisions which they have arrived at with a view to effecting economy in educational expenditure. I am unable at present to name a date for its introduction.

Lieut.-Colonel A. MURRAY

May I ask the Leader of the House whether there will be a separate Bill for Scotland?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

The hon. and gallant Member must give me notice of that question.

24. Mr. MALONE

asked the President of the Board of Education if he is aware of the feeling throughout the country concerning the proposals of the Geddes Committee concerning education; and if, before introducing legislation on this subject, he will reconsider his decision and appoint a Select Committee to consider these proposals?

Mr. FISHER

I have nothing to add to the answer given on the 27th March by my right hon. Friend the Lord Privy Seal to the hon. Members for the Forest of Dean (Mr. Wignall) and Pontypool (Mr. T. Griffiths). I would, however, refer the hon. Member to the Memorandum on the Board of Education Estimates, 1922–23, which has been issued as a White Paper.

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