HC Deb 06 February 1930 vol 234 cc2066-7
58. Mr. MANDER

asked the President of the Board of Education whether any negotiations are taking place at the present time for a possible settlement by agreement of the religious question in the schools; the names of the persons taking part and the interests they represent; and can he say what progress has been made?

52. Mr. GILL

asked the President of the Board of Education if he is prepared to receive representatives of those responsible for Roman Catholic non-provided schools, in order that the difficulties with which they are faced may be fully explained and, if possible, an understanding reached regarding the changed position foreshadowed in the contemplated new Bill to raise the school-leaving age?

Sir C. TREVELYAN

Private conversations have been taking place on this subject, but it would not be helpful for me to make any public statement at present.

Mr. THURTLE

Is the right hon. Gentleman standing by his undertaking to consult all the interests in this matter, including the teachers and the local authorities?

Sir C. TREVELYAN

Yes. Sir.