55. Mrs. SHAWasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many Scottish schools listen in to the school broadcasting programmes of the British Broadcasting Corporation; and whether he is satisfied that these programmes form a useful adjunct to the normal school work?
§ The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for SCOTLAND (Mr. Skelton)According to the records of the British Broadcasting Corporation, 264 schools in Scotland listen in to the school broadcasting programmes. My right hon. Friend is satisfied that broadcast lessons under 546 appropriate conditions and in proper relation to the regular curriculum form a useful adjunct to school work, and he would be glad to see more Scottish schools taking advantage of the stimulus and assistance afforded by this service.
§ Mr. MAXTONWhat steps do the schools take to co-ordinate the lessons delivered over the wireless with the schools' curricula?
§ Mr. SKELTONTouch is kept between the Education Department and the Broadcasting Corporation on this subject.
§ Mr. KIRKWOODWould it not be better for the Under-Secretary to see that the school children are supplied with milk free of charge instead of having these carryings on?