HC Deb 29 March 1923 vol 162 c702
23. Mr. A. V. ALEXANDER

asked the President of the Board of Education whether he is aware that the day commercial school at Hillsborough, Sheffield, is being closed down this week almost without notice, and that this decision is resented by the parents of the students concerned; whether he has been consulted on the matter; and will he take all possible steps to arrange for the continuance of this medium of training, especially in view of the present unemployment situation?

Mr. WOOD

I have not yet seen any correspondence upon this matter, but am making inquiries and will write to the hon. Member.

Mr. ALEXANDER

Will the Parliamentary vacation interfere with this matter?

Mr. WOOD

I can assure the hon. Gentleman that the Parliamentary vacation makes no difference at all to the efficiency of my office.