§ 27. Mr. BURNETTasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Education whether representatives of the National Society of Arts Masters have visited the School of Art in Aberdeen with a view to the recognition of its diploma in England on terms similar to those accorded to the Edinburgh College of Art?
§ Mr. RAMSBOTHAMMy Noble Friend is not aware of this visit. He assumes that my hon. Friend refers to the treatment of diplomas in art as equivalent to university degrees in connection with the calculation of the salaries of teachers under the Burnham Scales. This is a, matter for the consideration of the Burnham Committee.
§ Mr. BURNETTWill my hon. Friend make representations to the Burnham Committee with a view to ascertaining whether the standard in Aberdeen is in any way inferior to other courses?
§ Mr. CHARLES WILLIAMSWill my hon. Friend inform the Committee that we have enough Scotsmen already?
§ Mr. RAMSBOTHAMI shall, of course, be ready to pass on to the Committee any representations that may be made to me on the matter, hut I cannot undertake to attempt to influence the Committee's decision.