§ Mr. Lindsayasked the Minister of Education whether he is aware of the decline of 19 per cent. in evening school institutes in London, including a reduction of 3,000 enrolments for A.T.C. classes, and that Southend reports a large drop in enrolments for youth organisations; and whether this decline is general.
§ Mr. ButlerI am aware of the decrease of 19 per cent. in the numbers enrolled in London evening institutes in November, 1944, as compared with November, 1943. This decrease appears to be due to adverse conditions specially affecting London and the immediate neighbourhood. There is no reason to think that 2237W there has been a general decline in total enrolments. I am inquiring about the position in Southend.