§ 5. Mr. Grant-Ferrisasked the Minister of Education if is aware that a child, particulars of whom have been sent to him by the hon. Member for Nantwich, is compelled to travel long distances at cost to public funds to attend a Cheshire grammar school while a nearby Shropshire grammar school could provide her with suitable education; and if he will discuss with the two education authorities concerned the possibility of transferring the child to the Shropshire school.
§ Sir D. EcclesThis child was admitted to the Nantwich and Acton Grammar School at the request of her parents and with the agreement of the Cheshire local education authority. I understand that the parents have not asked for their daughter to be moved from this school.
§ Mr. Grant-FerrisIs not it important that the best possible use should be made of the child's brain and that she should get a good education? Is not it the case that if she has to travel an inordinate distance to school every day that will prevent her obtaining the best possible education?
§ Sir D. EcclesMy information is that the child is getting a good education and her parents do not wish her to be moved; nor would the Cheshire authority wish her to go.