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despatch that the proposals of the Commissioners
with regard to the Education Department go
beyond their Terms of Reference, and if
adopted would involve Government in very heavy
expenditure.
In the commentary the Governor states
that the raising of fees at Government Schools
is under consideration.
Flat rate grants to Anglo-Chinese and
Vernacular Schools are to be introduced in 1932,
but on a basis lower than proposed by the
would have Commission, which basis ought to involved
increased expenditure of £47,000 in 1932.
It is hoped to institute a School Leaving
Certificate in 1932.
Subsidies to elementary vernacular schools
have been restored to the 1929 figure of $ 100,000.
The Government is not satisfied that
proposals of Commissioners regarding Kings
and Queen's Colleges represent the best solution.
Another scheme involving sale of Queens
College site is under consideration.
Victoria British School is to be closed at the
end of 1931 and the building used as a
Technical School.
Government hopes that when recruitment of teachers
is again required, it will not be necessary
to pay for their training in England before
appointment.
Good reasons are given why Technical Institute
Teachers Classes should not be abolished.
Preferential treatment of local children with
regard to school fees is not accepted.
Negotiations regarding the diocesan school are
proceeding.