HC Deb 18 December 1947 vol 445 c1840
6. Mr. A. R. W. Low

asked the Minister of Education what arrangements he is making by adjusting the holiday periods in some schools to assist in the campaign for staggered holidays.

Mr. Tomlinson

Local education authorities and school governors who are responsible for fixing school holidays are already aware of the need for fitting these holidays in, so far as possible, with the holidays agreed for local industries.

Mr. Low

Though the local educational authorities may already have been aware of this, what steps has the Minister taken to improve the current position?

Mr. Tomlinson

The Minister has brought to the notice of the education authorities the difficulties that arise through their not taking notice.

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