HC Deb 09 December 1954 vol 535 cc1105-6
33. Mr. Dodds

asked the Minister of Education if he will make a statement showing what progress has been made resulting from his discussions with the three branches of the Armed Services on the general question of the education of Service men's children.

Sir D. Eccles

I cannot yet add anything to the reply which I gave to the hon. Member on 21st October last.

Mr. Dodds

Does not the right hon. Gentleman appreciate that it is a matter of the greatest concern to serving officers that their children are being heavily penalised in this very important matter of education?

Sir D. Eccles

I agree that this is an urgent matter, but it has turned out to be a very difficult one for which to institute a fair scheme.

Mr. Wigg

Has the right hon. Gentleman's attention been drawn to the recommendation of the Select Committee which dealt with the Army Act and the Air Force Act that close attention should be given to the question of the education of Service men's children?

Sir D. Eccles

Yes, Sir.