§ Sir E. Graham-Littleasked the Minister of Education if she is aware that the handbook, "Suggestions for Teachers," which has been accepted as a valuable guide, is nearly 10 years old; that the last edition was written primarily for elementary schools; that the change in the classification of schools, and other material alterations resulting from the Education Act, call for a new edition to suit the changed circumstances; and if she will take immediate steps to fulfil this need.
§ Miss WilkinsonI am aware that the "Handbook of Suggestions for Teachers in Elementary Schools" is out of date in some respects, though it contains much that is still of value to teachers. I have, however, decided that in this period of rapid development it is more useful to devote our energies to the particular problems which face us from time to time, and my Department is actively engaged in preparing pamphlets giving advice to teachers and local education authorities about particular types of school and aspects of the curriculum.
§ Sir E. Graham-Littleasked the Minister of Education whether she is aware that the book issued by her Department, "The Extra Year," relates to a period eight years ago, since when revolutionary changes have taken place in the educational system; and if she will arrange for 39W a new edition of this handbook to deal with these changes.
§ Miss WilkinsonMy Department, which was not responsible for this book, is preparing pamphlets which will deal with the planning of the whole secondary course from 11 to 15 or 16 rather than with a particular part of it in isolation.