Mr. David Adamsasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Education whether the Board has considered the resolution passed by the Durham County Education Committee, recording their strong protest against the action of the Government in suspending the provisions of the Education Act. 1936, so far as these relate to the raising of the school-leaving age; and what reply has been given thereto?
Mr. LindsayYes, Sir. The resolution passed by the Durham County Education Committee has been. received by the Board and has been acknowledged.