HC Deb 02 April 1947 vol 435 cc336-7W
Mr. F. Noel-Baker

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he will circulate a statement showing the composition of the Army Education Advisory Board and its terms of reference.

Mr. Bellenger

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.
  • 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. The hon. Member for the Combined English Universities (Mr. K. Lindsay).
  • Lord Lindsay, Master of Balliol.
  • Lord Pakenham, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, War Office, will take the Chair.

The terms of reference of the Board will he: 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. I should like to say how grateful I am that Sir Philip Morris has consented to continue to serve.