HC Deb 15 July 1937 vol 326 c1465
34. Mr. Sorensen

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Education how many of His Majesty's inspectors of secondary schools possess qualifications in economics and geography?

Mr. Lindsay

Seven of His Majesty's inspectors of secondary schools possess qualifications in economics and three in geography. The services of qualified inspectors of elementary schools are also utilised for inspecting geography in secondary schools.

Mr. Sorensen

Does the hon. Member not consider, seeing the growing importance of economics and geography in the secondary school, that there should be a larger number of inspectors with qualifications in these subjects?

Mr. Lindsay

I understand there are sufficient to cover these subjects as they are already taught.

Mr. Sorensen

Will the hon. Member make special inquiry?

Mr. Lindsay

I have made inquiry. will look into it again.