§ Mr. K. Lindsayasked the Minister of Education whether, in view of the pronouncement by Sir Percival Waterfield that among those who failed for the Civil Service 20 per cent. had gained State scholarships and 60 per cent. had won university or college scholarships, he will take action to improve the standard of State scholarships.
§ Mr. TomlinsonI should require further evidence before I could accept a suggestion that pupils awarded State scholarships have not reached a satisfactory standard of education. I am, however, constantly endeavouring to improve the quality of the education in the schools under my jurisdiction.