HC Deb 06 March 1930 vol 236 cc634-5
42. Mr. G. WHITE

asked the President of the Board of Education if he will, where possible, prescribe and elsewhere recommend that primary and other schools be no longed named after the street or road in which they are situated?

Sir C. TREVELYAN

No doubt there is often little imagination used in the naming of schools, as of new streets, in our country. But I must leave matters of this kind to the discretion of the local education authorities.

Mr. WHITE

Do I understand from the right hon. Gentleman's answer that there would be no objection on the part of the Board if the change indicated in the question were made?

Sir C. TREVELYAN

Certainly. My personal preference would be for more interesting names.

Mr. BEAUMONT

Is it not the case that this change is taking place?

Sir C. TREVELYAN

I think that some of them are thinking about it.