HC Deb 17 October 1939 vol 352 cc699-700W
Mr. Naylor

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Education how many London school teachers are on the pay-roll without occupation as a result of evacuation conditions?

Mr. Lindsay

I understand that there are no London teachers without occupation. Those teachers who are now in London are being employed in giving instruction or occupation to small groups of children on the lines suggested in the Board's Circular 1479, of which I am sending the hon. Member a copy.

Mr. Naylor

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Education whether London school teachers who have accompanied their classes to reception areas are 10 be given occasional periods of leave from their duties to enable them to visit their homes?

Mr. Lindsay

I understand that this matter is under consideration by the London County Council in consultation with the authorities of the reception areas.