HL Deb 02 April 1947 vol 146 cc1010-1WA
Viscount BRIDGEMAN

asked His Majesty's Government, whether they can state what are the terms of reference and the composition of the reconstituted Army Education Advisory Board.

The PARLIAMENTARY UNDERSECRETARY Of STATE For WAR (Lord Pakenham)

I am glad to be able to say that the following have consented to serve:

  • Sir Philip R. Morris, Vice-Chancellor, University of Bristol;
  • W. P. Alexander, Esq., Secretary, Association of Education Committees;
  • H. Clay, Esq., President Workers Educational Association;
  • Dr. H. Lowery, Principal, South-West Essex Technical College and School of Art;
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  • Mrs. J. L. Stocks, Principal, Westfield College, University of London;
  • W. E. Williams, Esq., Director, Carnegie Bureau of Current Affairs;
  • Professor J. N. Wright, Dean of the Faculty of Arts, University of St. Andrews;
  • Arthur Bryant, Esq.;
  • Lord Beveridge;
  • Mrs. Hubback, Principal of Morley College;
  • Kenneth Lindsay, Esq., M.P.;
  • Lord Lindsay, Master of Balliol;
  • Lord Pakenham, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, War Office, will take the Chair.

Their terms of reference will be: To advise the Secretary of State for War on such matters connected with Army Education as they think fit, and upon any questions referred to them by him. The board will have the opportunity of consulting with representatives of official bodies, and other persons possessed of special knowledge and experience. My right honourable friend and I would like to say how grateful we are that Sir Philip Morris has consented to continue to serve.