§ Mr. Parkerasked the Under-Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs what is the number of children of school age at the settlements of North-West River and Goose Bay, respectively, in Labrador; and what steps have been taken to provide them with education.
§ Mr. BottomleySome 47 children have been in attendance at the school at Goose Bay Airport and 105 at the school at North West River. As regards the school building at Goose Bay, the growth of the community in the neighbourhood of the airport indicates that there will next year be scope for a larger school. One well qualified teacher has already been engaged by the Newfoundland Government, and if the occasion warrants a second teacher will be appointed. The school at North-West River is under the auspices of the International Grenfell Association, and children attend not only from the settlement itself but also from the surrounding area. Plans have been made to expand the school.