HC Deb 22 June 1925 vol 185 cc1066-7
58. Mr. CADOGAN

asked the Minister of Labour whether any steps have been taken to set up the promised Committee of Inquiry on juvenile Unemployment?

The PRESIDENT Of the BOARD of EDUCATION (Lord Eustace Percy)

I have been asked to reply to this question. My right hon. Friend the Minister of Labour and I are appointing a Com- mittee, with the following terms of reference: To inquire into and advise upon the public system of education in England and Wales in relation to the requirements of trade and industry, with particular reference to the adequacy of the arrangements for enabling young persons to enter into and retain suitable employment. We hope to be in a position to make an announcement as to the personnel of the Committee at an early date.

Mr. HURD

Can the right hon. Gentleman say whether agriculture is brought within the scope of this inquiry?

Lord E. PERCY

Yes, Sir.

Mr. MAXTON

Am I to understand that the inquiry does not extend to Scotland?

Lord E. PERCY

No, Sir. I am not prepared at this moment to say definitely whether or not the inquiry will cover Scotland. Perhaps the hon. Member will put a question to me a little later, and I shall be able to tell him.