HC Deb 13 July 1926 vol 198 cc226-7
35. Major HILLS

asked the President of the Board of Education what is the reason for the new Regulation for the training of teacher students who have taken an approved second examination before entrance into a training college by which they are to be allowed to take a one-year's course instead of the two-years' course which has hitherto been obligatory; and whether it is expected to prove of advantage from the point of view of economy or of efficiency?

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 Noble Friend on 21st June last to the hon. Member for South-West Bethnal Green (Mr. Harris), a copy of which I am sending him. My Noble Friend is giving further consideration to this matter in the light of the representations which he has received upon the draft Regulations in regard to it, and he hopes to announce his decision shortly.