§ 54. Mr. GROVESasked the President of the Board of Education whether he has any information as to the number of elementary school children late in attendance at school as the result of the application of Summer Time or any reports from local authorities as to lack of application on the part of such scholars; and whether he will consider making representations to local education authorities to change the hours of the school sessions during Summer Time to 9.30 to 12.30 and 2,30 to 4.30?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the BOARD of EDUCATION (Mr. Ramsbotham)The answer to the first part of the question is in the negative. As regards the second part, my right hon. Friend understands that local education authorities are fully alive to all the considerations affecting the question of school hours in their own areas, and he does not think that he can usefully make any representations to them on the matter.
§ Mr. GROVESIf local education authorities consider changes necessary in school hours and make representations to the Minister, will he give the matter careful consideration?
§ Mr. RAMSBOTHAMCertainly, I will consider any representation that is made to me.