HC Deb 18 May 1950 vol 475 cc1369-70
15. Mr. Chetwynd

asked the Minister of Education whether he has yet received the report of the Foundation for Educational Research on the inquiry into the effects of various forms of punishment and reward on children.

Mr. Tomlinson

No, Sir. I understand that a first draft of the report has now been prepared and is being considered by the National Foundation for Educational Research. It is hoped that the report will be completed not later than the end of July.

Mr. Peter Freeman

Have facilities been provided for organisations to give evidence at this inquiry?

Mr. Tomlinson

I could not say whether widespread opportunities have been given to all and sundry, but I know that organisations interested in this subject have been contacted by the Foundation.