42. Mrs. Whiteasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how many African children sat the Standard VI examination in Nyasaland last year; and how many passed.
§ The Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies (Mr. John Profumo)Two thousand two hundred and seventy, of whom 1,286 passed.
Mrs. WhiteWould not the Under-Secretary of State agree that that is a very low proportion? Would he not carry out an examination into primary education in Nyasaland, particularly with regard to the size of classes and the qualifications of teachers?
§ Mr. ProfumoThese matters are always under consideration. I should point out to the hon. Lady that, expressed as a percentage, last year's results show an increase from 46 to 57 in one year. That is a trend in the right direction.