HC Deb 22 July 1936 vol 315 cc448-9
69. Sir W. BRASS

asked the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs whether it has yet been possible for the Fairbridge Society to establish any additional farm schools oversea?

The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for DOMINION AFFAIRS (Marquess of Hartington)

I am glad to be able to announce that in addition to the Prince of Wales Fairbridge Farm School which was inaugurated on Vancouver Island towards the end of last year, the Fairbridge Society hopes to take immediate steps to establish a farm school in New South Wales. His Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom will gladly co-operate in the scheme, and His Majesty's Government in the Commonwealth of Australia and the Government of New South Wales, who concur in the proposal, will, I understand, contribute towards the maintenance of the school.