§ 110. Mr. Peter Freemanasked the Minister of Education whether he is aware of the shortage of text books for 138W elementary and secondary schools in Newport; and what steps are being taken to meet this demand.
§ Mr. TomlinsonThere is a general shortage of school text books but I am not aware that there is any exceptional shortage in the Newport schools. I am at present considering with my right hon. and learned Friend the President of the Board of Trade what can be done to increase the supply of this type of book.
§ 115. Mr. A. Edwardsasked the Minister of Education if he is now in a position to state what steps are to be taken to improve the supply of text books for educational purposes.
§ Mr. TomlinsonNo, Sir. The discussions between my Department, the Board of Trade and the publishers are not yet complete.