§ 7. Mr. Swinglerasked the First Secretary of State what are the latest figures available in his Department showing the numbers of African children attending schools in Northern Rhodesia and Nyasaland, the proportion of children receiving some form of education, the public expenditure on education per child, and the fees payable where this applies, and the proportions of children staying on till school certificate level.
§ Mr. R. A. ButlerI am asking the Governments of both Territories for the latest information, and will write to the hon. Member when this is received.
§ Mr. SwinglerWhile thanking the First Secretary for that reply and the action he has taken, may I ask him if he would be good enough, at the same time, to assemble and publish the same set of facts for European children in these Territories and also in Southern Rhodesia, so that, side by side, we can see what is the extent of the gulf which has to be bridged in the provision of education as between white children and black children?
§ Mr. ButlerYes, Sir. I will look into that.
Mrs. SlaterWill the First Secretary also publish this in the OFFICIAL REPORT, 1380 so that other people may benefit from this information?
§ Mr. ButlerWhat I will do is to examine the hon. Gentleman's suggestion and do my best to serve the House.