§ 62. Mr. J. Johnsonasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies why he proposes to lower the school-leaving age of children in Mauritius from 14 years to 11-plus years.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydI assume that the hon. Member is referring to a reorganisation of primary education in Mauritius which is due to come into effect from 1st January, 1955. The latest information which I have available on this matter will be found in Part III of the Annual Report of the Mauritius Education Department for 1953, a copy of which I am sending to the hon. Member.