§ SIR H. DRUMMOND WOLFFasked the Vice President of the Committee of Council, Whether complaints have been received at any time respecting the high standard of examination adopted by Her Majesty's Inspector in the Portsmouth district; and what steps have been taken by the Education Department in reference thereto; and, whether information can be given as to the percentage of schools in the above district assessed as "Fair," "Good," "Excellent," as compared with the adjoining districts inspected by Messrs. Koe and Virtue respectively?
§ MR. MUNDELLAI am not aware that any complaints have reached the Education Department as to the standard of examination in the Portsmouth district.
§ SIR H. DRUMMOND WOLFFasked for an answer as to the second paragraph of the Question.
§ MR. MUNDELLAI regret that the hon. Member should put this Question. This kind of comparison of Inspectors acts as a discouragement to them to do their duty.