§ 7. Mr. Juddasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how many school pupils in Bechuanaland qualified last year for secondary education; how many of these pupils were able to secure places at secondary schools; how many qualified teachers there are at the secondary schools; and how many of these teachers are expatriates.
§ Mr. Frederick LeeThe figures are: 1,539; 535; 47; and 42. There are in addition seven A level volunteer teachers.
§ Mr. JuddWould not my right hon. Friend agree that on the eve of independence this is a very sad state illustrating the dependence on external assistance? Can he assure us that in talks 2167 about independence there has been consideration of stepping up educational facilities in Bechuanaland?
§ Mr. LeeAs my hon. Friend knows, internal self-government has been with Bechuanaland since March last year. There is a question of priorities which that Government decide upon. I do not know that we can affect that at this stage.