§ 29. Mr. Sorensenasked the Minister of Education to what extent in secondary modern and grammar schools lessons are given outlining the main characteristics of world religions, other than Christianity; what text-books are used for this purpose; and in what part of the school curriculum such talks are given.
§ Sir D. EcclesI cannot give figures, but I understand that local education authorities have adopted agreed syllabuses which include such material in the later years of secondary school courses. 141W The choice of text-books rests with the teachers and many different ones are in use.