HC Deb 27 November 1947 vol 444 cc2125-6
87. Sir Patrick Hannon

asked the Minister of Education if he will give a list of the principal books dealing with Colonial policy and development which he has recommended for use by teachers in secondary schools.

PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN ENGLAND AND WALES.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Date. Total number of classes. Number of classes with over 40 pupils. Number of classes with over 50 pupils. Percentage of Col. 3 to Col. 2. Percentage of Col. 4 to Col. 2.
January, 1946 … … 107,475 36,378 3,708 33.9 3.5
January, 1947 … … 109,088 31,949 2,036 29.3 1.9
The Minister of Education (Mr. Tomlinson)

It is not for me to recommend books for use by teachers: the selection of books is a matter for the teachers themselves and for the school authorities.

Sir P. Hannon

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware of the importance of bringing the resources of the Colonial Empire into contact with primary and secondary schools in this country, and has his attention been called to a very interesting volume recently produced by Sir Drummond Shiels, Public Relations Officer to the Post Office, which would be very valuable in our schools?

Mr. Tomlinson

That is a very different matter from recommending. I can bring it to their notice without recommending it.