HC Deb 18 June 1925 vol 185 c779
17. Brigadier-General WARNER

asked the President of the Board of Education whether arrangements could be made through county councils for boys between the ages of 13 and 14 in agricultural districts to undergo an elementary training in repairs to agricultural machinery under village blacksmiths or other persons having suitable establishments?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the BOARD of EDUCATION (Duchess of Atholl)

I would refer my hon. and gallant Friend to the reply given by my. right hon. Friend on 21st May last to the hon. Member for Devizes (Mr. Hurd), and to Circular 1365, copies of both of which I am sending to him.