§ Lieut.-Colonel Bromley-Davenportasked the Minister of Education whether he is aware of the continuing tendency of many teachers to influence children in favour of classical grammar school training as opposed to following a scientific or 171W technical career; and whether, in view of the importance of strengthening the scientific personnel resources of the country, he will issue a circular to local education authorities dealing with this matter.
§ Sir D. EcclesI do not think it right that the local education authorities or I should seek to instruct teachers in this matter, especially as I have no evidence that they are trying to influence pupils improperly in the manner suggested. It is far better to look to public discussion and the spread of information to stimulate the wider interest in scientific and technological studies that we need.