HC Deb 13 March 1935 vol 299 c383
38. Miss CAZALET

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Education how many employers have established compulsory continuation classes for their juvenile employés?

Mr. RAMSBOTHAM

Five firms conduct day continuation classes for their juvenile employés which are recognised and aided by the Board, and, of these, four make attendance a definite requirement. In addition, certain local education authorities provide classes for the employés of particular firms, who may be required by their employers to attend, and it is known that some firms conduct classes for their employés though the Board's recognition of these classes has not been sought.

Miss CAZALET

Are continuation classes on the increase on the whole?

Mr. RAMSBOTHAM

I am not sure; I had better have notice of that question.

Viscountess ASTOR

Is there any chance of the Government making them compulsory?