HC Deb 18 July 1927 vol 209 cc27-8
57. Mr. HARRIS

asked the President of the Board of Education how far the teaching of cookery is compulsory in elementary schools; and what education authorities make special provision for it by trained instructors and special cookery centres?

Lord E. PERCY

I would refer the hon. Member to Article 4 of the Code

and, with the hon. Member's permission, I will circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Following is the answer;

The following table gives the information asked for in the first part of the question:

of Regulations for Public Elementary Schools. It is, of course, generally recognised that, wherever possible, practical instruction in domestic subjects, including cookery, should be given to the older girls in elementary schools, and, according to the latest available returns, all local authorities except five make provision for instruction in cookery.

Mr. HARRIS

Will the Noble Lord bring pressure to bear on those five to give the necessary instruction, so that it may become universal throughout the country?

Lord E. PERCY

I do not know which are the five.