§ Mr. J. Johnsonasked the Minister of Agriculture if he is aware of the Warwickshire farm adoption scheme for schools; and whether he will take steps to publicise this, in view of the great desirability of familiarising townspeople with rural problems.
§ Sir T. DugdaleI have noted with interest and approval the progress of farm adoption schemes in Warwickshire and elsewhere. I think that the schemes are being well publicised through the activities of the National Farmers' Union and the Association of Agriculture. Responsibility rests with the local education authorities, but my Department and the Ministry of Education will always give any support they can.