§ 54. Mr. Sorensenasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he will make a statement as to the estimated success so far achieved by mass education; what figures exist to indicate how many have profited by colonial mass education schemes during the past five years; and what further progress has been made in the implementing of mass education and community development schemes in African territories.
Mr. Creech JonesBy the term "mass education" we mean a movement designed to promote better living for the whole community with the active participation of the community and if possible on their initiative. It is not possible to estimate the numbers who have profited by schemes during a given period. What can be said is that increasing numbers of schemes of community development are being initiated and encouraged by Colonial Governments throughout Africa with evident success in many areas. Recent reports from Governments give most encouraging evidence of the progress of mass education.