§ 18. Colonel DAYasked the President of the Board of Education whether, in view of the effect of community singing as exercise for the lungs and body and as mental relaxation, he will consider the advisability of recommending school authorities under his control to adopt this feature for exercises and practice?
The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the BOARD of EDUCATION (Duchess of Atholl)My right hon. Friend is of the opinion that it is better to leave this to the teachers.
§ Colonel DAYIs the Noble Lady aware that there has been a certain amount of community singing in the schools in the last 30 years, and that an increase of it will be of great advantage to the children?
Duchess of ATHOLLThat goes to show that this community singing is increasing in the schools without any action by the Board.
§ Mr. TAYLORWill the Noble Lady introduce this practice into the Cabinet, in order to cultivate a little more harmony?