Oral Answers to Questions — House of Commons. – in the House of Commons at on 2 April 1930.
Mr John Colville
, Midlothian and Peeblesshire Northern
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if his attention has been drawn to the resolution passed by the Perthshire Education Authority protesting against the raising of the school age at the present time; and, if so, will he give careful consideration to the views expressed?
Mr Thomas Johnston
, Stirlingshire and Clackmannanshire Western
The answer to both parts of the question is in the affirmative.
Mr John Colville
, Midlothian and Peeblesshire Northern
Does the hon. Gentleman not consider that the cautious attitude shown by his fellow-countrymen is a very wise one?
Mr Thomas Johnston
, Stirlingshire and Clackmannanshire Western
A very much larger number of resolutions in favour of the Government's attitude have been received from educational bodies than have been received against it.
Mr Archibald Skelton
, Perth
How many have been received from other education authorities?
Mr Thomas Johnston
, Stirlingshire and Clackmannanshire Western
I cannot give the actual figures without notice.
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