§ 33. Mr. WESTWOODasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many education authorities in Scotland have reduced all their classes to the maximum of 60 pupils for primary departments as demanded by the Scottish Education Department in 1924: and, if all have not done so, what action does he propose to enforce that no class shall exceed more than 60 in the primary department and more than 40 in the post-qualifying departments?
§ Sir J. GILMOURThe reports received by the Department indicate that there has been a steady improvement since the date of the last return, which was obtained in April, 1924: A fresh return is now being called for. When that has been completed, I will consider what action, if any, it may be desirable to take.
§ Mr. WESTWOODIs it necessary for the Secretary of State for Scotland to 1707 consider what action he will take as against giving instructions to carry out the instructions already given?
§ Sir J. GILMOURMy information is that the instructions have been largely carried out.
§ Captain GEEOn a point of Order. May Members under the Gallery have light?
§ Mr. STEPHENCan the Secretary of State for Scotland not give us the number asked for in the question?
§ Sir J. GILMOURI have just asked for a fresh return.
§ Mr. STEPHENCan the right hon. Gentleman expedite his inquiry? I asked him a similar question a fortnight ago, and I was expecting to get information?
§ Sir J. GILMOURI hope to send the hon. Member certain figures in our possession.