Eltham Hill Grammar School Pupils (Transfer)

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Education – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 13 May 1954.

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Photo of Mr Henry Brooke Mr Henry Brooke , Hampstead 12:00, 13 May 1954

Is my right hon. Friend aware that the statutory requirement to which she refers is upon not only her but also all local education authorities—the requirement that children are to be educated as far as possible in accordance with the wishes of their parents? Is she further aware that the overwhelming majority of the parents of girls at Eltham Hill School are grateful to her for her decision and applaud her courage?