§ 43. Sir H. Webbeasked the President of the Board of Education whether, in view of the serious shortage of paper, he will consider asking local education authorities throughout the country to arrange for the provision at every school in the country of sacks for the collection of waste paper, and by competitions, prizes or otherwise to encourage schoolchildren to bring waste paper from their homes to these points for collection by the local authority?
§ Mr. RamsbothamThe Board have already sent to local education authorities for circulation to the schools copies of a memorandum calling attention to the help schools can give to the organised collection of paper and other materials. I am sending my hon. Friend a copy of this memorandum. The methods of collection will vary with the local conditions, and schools have been asked to consult the local authority or local voluntary organisation to ascertain how best to co-operate.
§ Sir H. WebbeWill the Minister give a lead to local authorities in this matter, in view of the great importance of saving every ounce of paper?
§ Mr. RamsbothamThe Board's memorandum has given a lead.