§ 64. Mr. Sorensenasked the Minister of Education if he is aware that in Circular 294, dated 4th October, 1957, entitled, "The Schools and Commonwealth and International Affairs," it is stated that the British Commonwealth is appropriately celebrated on 24th May, but that there is no reference to Empire Day, as such; and whether in view of the incongruity implied by this omission and the uncertainty of teachers in not knowing whether to emphasise Empire or Commonwealth, he will further encourage the conception of Commonwealth in an appropriate circular.
§ Sir E. BoyleThe answer to the first part of the Question is. "Yes." The circular referred to was carefully worded to indicate the importance of the term "Commonwealth" and its connotations and my right hon. Friend sees no reason at present to issue any further circular.