HC Deb 29 July 1932 vol 267 cc1801-2
39. Major MILNER

asked the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs the number of native schools in Swaziland; the number of boy and girl pupils on the roll during each of the last three years; and the average attendance of boys and girls, respectively?

41. Mr. PRICE

asked the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs the number of native schools in the Bechuanaland Protectorate; the number of boy and girl pupils on the roll during each of the last three years; and the average attendance of boys and girls, respectively?

46. Mr. GROVES

asked the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs the number of native schools in Basutoland; the number of boy and girl pupils on the roll during each of the last three years; and the average attendance of boys and girls, respectively?

Mr. THOMAS

I propose to circulate the reply to these questions in the Official Report, as it consists of a tabular statement.

Following is the reply:

Basutoland,
Number of Native Schools—
1928. 1929. 1930.
532 547 597

Number on Roll—
1928. 1929. 1930.
Boys 15,208 13,748 15,861
Girls 31,485 29,180 34,582
Average Attendance—
1928. 1929. 1930.
Boys 10,879 11,800 11,883
Girls 23,548 25,269 25,167
Bechuanaland Protectorate.
Number of Native Schools—
1929 90.
1930 92 (no later information).
Number on Roll—
Information not available.
Average Attendance—
1929 7,000 (approximately).
1930 7,500 (approximately).