HC Deb 23 March 1936 vol 310 c879
54. Miss WARD

asked the President of the Board of Education whether, in view of the urgent desirability of making adequate provision for the teaching of practical handwork, cooking, sewing and physical training, he will consider setting up a committee to consider how far the present facilities supply the need?

Mr. STANLEY

I am fully alive to the importance of an adequate supply of teachers of the subjects mentioned by my hon. Friend. The matter is one which will clearly call for fresh consideration when the Education Bill now before Parliament is passed, and I will bear in mind my hon. Friend's suggestion of a committee.

Mr. ELLIS SMITH

Will the right hon. Gentleman also bear in mind that working-class girls and women are already acquainted with these subjects?

Miss WARD

Did my right hon. Friend say "lack of teachers" or "adequate supply of teachers"?

Mr. STANLEY

Adequate supply.

Miss WARD

That was not really the point I had in mind. The question was as to facilities for training centres and classes and an opportunity for children to attend them.

Mr. STANLEY

Perhaps if my hon. Friend will have a word with me, I can explain the position to her.