§ 18. Mr. Sorensenasked the President of the Board of Education whether he has made progress respecting his prospective education proposals; and when he will be in a position to introduce these to the House?
§ The President of the Board of Education (Mr. Butler)Progress is certainly being made. I am not yet in a position to add anything to previous answers relating to the last part of the Question, which does not lie wholly within my discretion.
§ Mr. SorensenIn view of the very long delay in considering this matter, could the right hon. Gentleman say when we are likely to receive an interim or full report?
§ Mr. ButlerConsidering the magnitude of the issues involved, I would not accept the statement that delay has been unduly long. I am as keen as the hon. Member to make progress and to report to the House.
§ Mr. SorensenWhile fully appreciating the fact that the right hon. Gentleman should be as keen as I am, is he not aware that numerous educational bodies have been anxiously awaiting this report for some time?