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Abstract

THE terms of reference, and the constitution, of the two committees appointed by the Prime Minister to inquire into the position of science and modern languages respectively in the system of. education in Great Britain have now been announced. The membership of the committees suggests that the Government wishes each of these subjects to be considered chiefly from the point of view of education as a whole; for the particular interests of science and modern languages are represented by a few members only. The terms of reference and constitution of the Science Committee are as follows:—To inquire into the position occupied by natural science in the educational system of Great Britain, especially in secondary schools and universities; and to advise what measures are needed to promote its study, regard being had to the requirements of a liberal education, to the advancement of pure science, and to the interests of the trades, industries, and professions which particularly depend upon applied science; Sir J. J. Thomson (chairman), the Rt. Hon. F. D. Acland, Prof. H. B. Baker, Mr. Graham Balfour, Sir William Beardmore, Bart., Sir G. H. Claughton, Bart, Mr. C. W. Crook, Miss E. R. Gwatkin, Sir Henry Hibbert, M.P., Mr. William Neagle, Mr. F. G. Ogilvie, C.B., Dr. Michael Sadler, C.B., Prof. E. H. Starling, Mr. W. W. Vaughan; secretary, Mr. F. B. Stead, H.M. Inspector of Schools. Owing to unforeseen circumstances Lord Crewe finds that it will not be possible for him to act as chairman of the committee, as previously announced.