Textbooks (Colonial Empire)

Oral Answers to Questions — Education – in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 27 Tachwedd 1947.

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Photo of Sir Patrick Hannon Sir Patrick Hannon , Birmingham Moseley 12:00, 27 Tachwedd 1947

asked the Minister of Education if he will give a list of the principal books dealing with Colonial policy and development which he has recommended for use by teachers in secondary schools.

PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN ENGLAND AND WALES.
1.2.3.4.5.6.
Date.Total number of classes.Number of classes with over 40 pupils.Number of classes with over 50 pupils.Percentage of Col. 3 to Col. 2.Percentage of Col. 4 to Col. 2.
January, 1946107,47536,3783,70833·93·5
January, 1947109,08831,9492,03629·31·9

Photo of Mr George Tomlinson Mr George Tomlinson , Farnworth

It is not for me to recommend books for use by teachers: the selection of books is a matter for the teachers themselves and for the school authorities.

Photo of Sir Patrick Hannon Sir Patrick Hannon , Birmingham Moseley

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware of the importance of bringing the resources of the Colonial Empire into contact with primary and secondary schools in this country, and has his attention been called to a very interesting volume recently produced by Sir Drummond Shiels, Public Relations Officer to the Post Office, which would be very valuable in our schools?

Photo of Mr George Tomlinson Mr George Tomlinson , Farnworth

That is a very different matter from recommending. I can bring it to their notice without recommending it.