§ MR. JUSTIN M'CARTHYasked the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, Whether he has any objection to lay before the House Copies of the Notes of Evidence taken before Head Inspector M'Cullum and District Inspectors Gordon and Moran at the Belfast Model School on 7th May, 1883, in reference to the editorship of The Irish Educational Journal with accompanying Reports and Documents (if any); of the Board's order and instructions under which the inquiry was held; of the Board's decision on evidence submitted, and Minutes of Board's Proceedings relating thereto; of all correspondence leading to or arising out of this inquiry; and, of Articles and Letters in The Irish Educational Journal regarded as "reprehensible" by the Commissioners of National Education, distinguishing matter reprinted from the daily Press, or other publications?
§ MR. TREVELYANSir, there will be no objection to lay on the Table, if the hon. Member wishes to move for them, copies of the letters in which the Commissioners of National Education conveyed their decision in this matter, of a rejoinder from the teacher principally concerned, and of a letter conveying the final reply of the Board. The first-named communication contains specimens of the articles and letters which the Commissioners considered reprehensible. I cannot consent to the production of the other documents mentioned. Re-ports of the Inspectors of the Board as to inquiries held by them have invariably been regarded as strictly privileged and confidential.