HC Deb 22 February 1939 vol 344 cc376-7
69. Mr. James Hall

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he has considered a petition from Mr. J. D. Butler, of Trinidad, respecting his allegations of unjustifiable degradation, and as this appears to infringe the existing education regulations and considerable public disquiet has been expressed concerning the case, whether he proposes to take any action in the matter; and whether he will take steps to protect teachers against arbitrary action taken by Sebval management boards?

Mr. M. MacDonald

I have received the petition in question, but have not yet had an opportunity of considering it.

Mr. Hall

Will the right hon. Gentleman see that adequate attention is given to this petition?

Mr. MacDonald

The petition has only just come in, and it may take a little time to give it the adequate consideration for which the hon. Member asks. Perhaps he will get in touch with me later, and I may be able to let him know when there will be a suitable opportunity for putting down another question.