§ 31. Mr. Hollisasked the Minister of Education if he will make arrangements to second officials of his Department to local authorities in order to widen their experience of educational problems.
§ Mr. TomlinsonI have every desire to make such arrangements if the practical difficulties can be overcome. Suggestions for an exchange of staff with one large local education authority are, in fact, at present being considered by my Department.
§ Mr. HollisWill the right hon. Gentleman make a statement as soon as possible as to whether there are any practical difficulties in this, or whether such arrangements can be made? I am sure we shall be glad to hear from him on this point.
§ Mr. TomlinsonYes, when we come to a conclusion about the one we are seeking to negotiate.