HC Deb 05 May 1927 vol 205 cc1739-40
11. Colonel DAY

asked the President of the Board of Education the number of handicraft teachers that have been appointed for the county of London for the 12 months ended to the last convenient date?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of EDUCATION (Duchess of Atholl)

My right hon. Friend understands that 13 handicraft teachers were appointed by the county council during the year ended Easter, 1927.

Colonel DAY

Is it intended to relax certain of the academic qualifications required of these teachers?

Duchess of ATHOLL

I have to ask for notice of that question.