HC Deb 01 February 1945 vol 407 c1608
19. Mr. Sorensen

asked the Secretary of State for India what further developments have taken place respecting future educational expansion and, in particular, regarding the Sargeant proposals.

Mr. Amery

I understand that the question is still under consideration in India.

Mr. Sorensen

Could the Minister indicate when he is lkely to have a Report, because this matter is extremely urgent?

Mr. Amery

I am sure the hon. Member will realise that this question of education is only part of a very wide programme of reconstruction, covering many years, which the Government of India have under consideration in consultation with the various Provincial Governments.

Mr. Sorensen

Can we take it that the Sargeant proposals are likely to be adopted?

Mr. Amery

I must leave some things to the Government of India.

Mr. Molson

Is not education a transferred Provincial subject?

Mr. Amery

Yes, Sir, my hon. Friend is quite right. This is a matter in which the Government of India can only take action after consultation with Provincial Governments, who are all studying this problem, among others.

Mr. Sorensen

Is not this House interested in the matter, too?