HC Deb 13 February 1930 vol 235 c599
64. Mr. THURTLE

asked the President of the Board of Education if he has received representations from the teaching profession as a whole against the imposition of religious tests upon teachers; and if he will give effect to such recommendations in connection with negotiations now proceeding for additional grants of public money to non-provided schools, in which schools such religious tests are imposed upon teachers?

Sir C. TREVELYAN

I shall, of course, give full consideration to the views expressed by the representatives of the teaching profession whenever I receive definite recommendations from them.

Mr. THURTLE

Is my right hon. Friend aware that on this particular point of religious tests there is very strong feeling in the teaching profession?

Sir C. TREVELYAN

Yes.

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