§ 38. Mr. HARRISasked the President of the Board of Education if the Board have in contemplation the reference to the consultative committee, or any other committee that may be set up and the consideration of problems connected with junior schools for children between the age of seven and 11 years, regard being given to the new developments in education foreshadowed in Circular 1397 and the Board's official publication, the New Prospect in Education?
Duchess of ATHOLLMy right hon. Friend has already asked the Consultative Committee to consider a reference on this subject in the following terms:
To inquire and report as to the courses of study suitable for children (other than children in infants' departments) up to the age of eleven in elementary schools, with special reference to the needs of children in rural areas.I understand that the Committee anticipate being able to begin their consideration of this reference in October next.