§ 15. Colonel WEDGWOODasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he can make any statement as to the working of the Maltese Government, especially in the matter of the education stipulations?
§ Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTERI have nothing of substance to add to my previous statements. The stipulations regarding the teaching of languages in the elementary schools remain as laid down in the Letters Patent of 25th April, 1932, and these are being adhered to.
§ Colonel WEDGWOODIs the right hon. Gentleman satisfied that the scheme is operating according to the wishes of the Government?
§ Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTERYes, Sir. There has been no deviation from the letters patent, or will there be.
§ Mr. KIRKWOODIs any attempt being made to thwart the wish of the natives of Malta to have their own language taught in the schools?
§ Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTERNo, Sir. That as not a question that arises from the question on the Paper. The Maltese language is the medium through which the native children are taught English.