§ Mr. MANDERasked the President of the Board of Education what steps are being taken at the present time to give instruction on the subject of the League of Nations in the schools of this country?
§ Sir C. TREVELYANAs the hon. Member is doubtless aware, the Board do not themselves prescribe the details of the curriculum in the schools of the country; but I have every reason to1208W believe that both local authorities and teachers are alive to the importance of giving children sound instruction in the principles of the League of Nations, and that this is done in many schools. The subject is dealt with in the latest edition of the Board's "Suggestions to Teachers"; and a joint committee of representatives of the local authorities and the teachers has recently issued a report containing recommendations in regard to the teaching of the aims and achievements of the League