§ 10. Mr. Sorensenasked the President of the Board of Education, whether, in framing future education proposals, he will give particular attention to the need for ethical instruction in forms appropriate to the different ages of schoolchildren; and whether, in any conclusion he may reach respecting the translation of religious beliefs to schoolchildren, the ethical criterion will be paramount, with particular emphasis on democratic principles?
§ Mr. ButlerThe general lines of approach adopted by the Board to the matters raised by the hon. Member were set out in an answer given to him on 9th July last, and I do not think I can enlarge upon that reply.
§ Mr. SorensenHas the Minister had consultations and representations regarding this aspect of education? If not, will he do so, seeing that it is a matter of very great importance?
§ Mr. ButlerI think I have probably received more advice than any other of my colleagues on these matters during the last two years. These questions have not been left out.