§ 19. Mr. Wootton-Daviesasked the President of the Board of Education to whom the Green Book, issued in connection with the promised Education Bill, has been sent; and whether he proposes to make it available for the general public?
§ The President of the Board of Education (Mr. Butler)I am sending to my hon. Friend a copy of the answer I gave to a Question on 31st July, 1941, containing a list of the bodies to which copies of the Green Book have been sent. This memorandum was prepared by officers of the Board to serve as a basis of preliminary discussions with the representatives of those with whom the Board are associated in the education service. It has now fulfilled the object for which it was prepared, and I feel that no useful purpose would be served by extending its circulation. In any case the stock is now exhausted, and I do not propose to reprint.
§ Mr. GoldieWill it be made available to Members of the House?
§ Mr. ButlerI think it would be better if the House awaited a rather more developed scheme.
§ Mr. Wootton-DaviesDoes my right hon. Friend realise that this book is being continually quoted against Members of Parliament?
§ Mr. ButlerI think perhaps it would be wiser if Members of Parliament awaited something rather more considered.
§ Mr. SorensenIs the book in the Library?
§ Mr. ButlerNo, Sir.
§ Mr. SorensenWill a copy be placed in the Library?
§ Mr. ButlerI do not think it would serve a useful purpose. If the hon. Member desires to discuss the matter with me, he is certainly at liberty to do so.