Mr. T. THOMSONasked the President of the Board of Education if he is aware that in some cases sufficient regard is not shown to the finer feelings of the child when being medically examined at school; and whether he will consider the desirability of advising education authorities that in the case of girls these examinations should be conducted with greater privacy in order that the hearty co-operation of both child and parent may be obtained in order to secure the best results from the medical inspection of school children?
§ Mr. FISHERI am not aware of any such cases as are referred to in the first part of the question. It has been the650W consistent policy of the Board to secure, with the co-operation of the local education authority and parents, the utmost regard for the feelings of children when being medically examined at school. I shall be pleased to inquire into any cases in which it is alleged that any lack of consideration for school children has been shown.