HC Deb 15 March 1950 vol 472 cc1085-6
54. Mr. Erroll

asked the Minister of Education if he will appoint a committee of inquiry to investigate the financial difficulties in which the managers of the voluntary schools are placed and make recommendations thereon.

The Minister of Education (Mr. Tomlinson)

No, Sir. As I explained to the hon. Member for Harwich (Sir S. Holmes) in my answer on 9th March, I have already taken steps to reduce the cost of school building, and conversations on other aspects of the matter are proceeding with representatives of the denominations.

Mr. Erroll

Will the Minister take steps to secure full publicity for the concessions which he has given already?

Mr. Tomlinson

I will see what can be done in that direction when we come to a conclusion.