HC Deb 17 February 1955 vol 537 cc77-8W
79. Mr. Warbey

asked the Minister of Education whether he will make a statement on his discussions with the Governors of the Educational Foundation for Visual Aids regarding the financing of educational film production.

Sir D. Eccles

I have discussed with the Governors the difficulties they are experiencing in securing the production of new films for schools, and I am now arranging to discuss the whole question of educational films with representatives of the local education authorities.

80. Mr. Warbey

asked the Minister of Education what proposals he has received from the School Broadcasting Council on the establishment of a school television service.

Sir D. Eccles

I recently discussed with representatives of the School Broadcasting Council the proposals outlined in the joint statement by the Council and the British Broadcasting Corporation which they issued to the Press last November.