HC Deb 17 April 1930 vol 237 cc3072-3
23. Mr. SMITHERS

asked the President of the Board of Education what will be the extra number of certified teachers required when the leaving age is raised to 15; and what steps he is taking to ensure that the requisite number will be forthcoming?

The PRESIDENT of the BOARD of EDUCATION (Sir Charles Trevelyan)

I cannot at present add anything to the answer which I gave recently to the Noble Lady the Member for Kinross and West Perth (Duchess of Atholl), of which I am sending the hon. Member a copy.

Mr. SMITHERS

Has the right hon. Gentleman received any protest from any association of teachers, because, if this Bill is passed, it will—

HON. MEMBERS

Order!

Mr. SPEAKER

The hon. Member is not putting a question.