HC Deb 03 February 1943 vol 386 c914W
Sir L. Lyle

asked the President of the Board of Education whether he will allow girls to benefit in the same way as boys by being trained in Oriental and other languages with a view to their doing work of national importance?

Mr. Ede

No. Sir. The scheme of training in Oriental and other languages for which the Board have undertaken responsibility is limited to boys who will become combatant officers in the fighting Services.