What does it mean in Practice?

Without doubt, Marshall himself has a strong commitment to education. What is doubtful is how much he can achieve within the government structure. He says himself that he would have to fight for his policies in cabinet to make sure education maintains a high priority when it comes to allocating money.

He talked about enlisting public support to put pressure on MPs. One hopes a Labour Government would be able to improve on National's record of ignoring public opinion on important issues like education and the Springbok tour.

The other doubt that remains is whether any government, Labour, National or Social Credit, will be able to cure the wrongs of the present system that Marshall identifies.

Michele A'Court