HC Deb 19 June 1924 vol 174 c2300
25. Mr. GRAHAM WHITE

asked the President of the Board of Education whether, having regard to the position arising from juvenile unemployment and the insufficiency of juvenile unemployment centres, he will consider the advisability of bringing into operation the day continuation schools provided for in the Education Act, 1918?

The PRESIDENT of the BOARD of EDUCATION (Mr. Trevelyan)

I am always prepared to consider any proposals that may be made to me by local education authorities, but, as at present advised, I do not think that it would be wise to require authorities to undertake the provision of day continuation schools on a basis of compulsory attendance.

Mr. BUCHANAN

Is the hon. Gentleman aware of the great waste of boy and girl labour in different parts of the country, and does he intend to take any steps in the matter?

Mr. TREVELYAN

Certainly.

Mr. WHITE

Is the Department considering any alternative to the suggestion made in the question?

Mr. TREVELYAN

Yes. We are considering representations to the local authorities.