§ Mr. ShersbyTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will take steps to encourage schools situated in the geographical county of Middlesex to provide suitable books on local history to enable pupils to become better informed about the county in which they live.
§ Mrs. RumboldIt is for schools to decide what books should be made available in their libraries and for teaching. My right hon. Friend has no powers to prescribe particular books or materials for use in schools.