§ 15. Mr. Sorensenasked the Minister of Education to what extent it is the practice in grammar schools to allow Roman Catholic and Jewish pupils, respectively, not only to withdraw from the normal period of worship and religious instruction but also to attend gatherings appropriate to their religious faith within the school buildings; and what steps are taken to arrange for gatherings of a religious or similar character for any group of pupils whose parents desire this, provided a teacher or an older pupil is prepared to supervise the dissenting gathering.
§ Sir D. EcclesI have no records of arrangements of this kind which are best made locally. Any facilities which the Education Acts allow should, of course, be available to all denominations alike.
§ Mr. SorensenCan I take it from the right hon. Gentleman's answer that it is permissible for grammar schools to arrange gatherings of the kind that I have outlined in my Question?
§ Sir D. EcclesYes, Sir.