§ 46. Mr. HUTCHISONasked the Prime Minister when he anticipates being able to ascertain whether he is able to count upon the co-operation of the Churches in the proposal for the raising of the school-leaving age?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the BOARD of EDUCATION (Mr. Ramsbotham)I have been asked to reply. The Government are alive to the importance of the question, to which my hon. Friend refers, and are fully exploring it, but it is not yet possible to say when it will be possible to make any announcement on the subject.
§ Mr. MORGAN JONESMay I ask the hon. Gentleman whether the Government have addressed a communication to the 1576 particular authorities concerned with the object of examining any proposals that they have to make?
§ Mr. RAMSBOTHAMAt the moment, I would rather not add anything to the reply I have given.
§ Mr. JONESCan the hon. Gentleman inform me whether a communication has been sent out in this matter?