HC Deb 29 June 1949 vol 466 c1273
28. Mr. Sorensen

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether the Gold Coast Education Department intends to take over the Church of England junior schools in Accra now closed down through lack of funds.

Mr. Creech Jones

I have asked the Acting Governor for information and will write to my hon. Friend.

Mr. Sorensen

Can we take it that the children who failed to receive education are not receiving it now owing to lack of funds and that we shall accommodate these people when the schools open?

Mr. Creech Jones

That question raises very difficult points of policy. The matter is within the competence of the local government, and we are watching the matter.