Mrs. Adamsonasked the President of the Board of Education how many, and which, local education authorities in England and Wales agreed in 1942 to release children over 12 years of age from school during term-time to assist in agricultural work in accordance with the provisions of the Defence Regulation of 30th April 1942; the total number of children so released before and after 30th September; and the total number of school days missed by the children?
§ Mr. ButlerI regret that the information required is not available, and in view of the reduced staffs of local education authorities, I think the hon. Member will understand the difficulties of obtaining the figures she desires.