§ 26. Sir P. Hannonasked the Minister of Education if his attention has been called to the gift of Upton House, Warwickshire, with its rich collection of art treasures, to the National Trust; and if arrangements will be made to enable school managers and teachers to send parties of students in colleges and schools in the county at appropriate times to visit this centre of cultural interest.
§ Mr. TomlinsonYes, and I have no doubt that the local education and school authorities, whose responsibility it is, will arrange in suitable cases for visits by school parties.
§ Sir P. HannonIs it the policy of the Ministry, in all cases of this kind, to see that the best use of these centres for cultural purposes is made by local education authorities and schools?
§ Mr. TomlinsonYes, Sir, it is the duty of the local educational authority to arrange visits. A regulation relating to other than secondary schools has been removed in order that visits of this kind should be made easier.