HC Deb 28 July 1887 vol 318 c385
MR. T. E. ELLIS (Merionethshire)

asked the First Lord of the Treasury, Whether he is aware that the Charity Commissioners have suspended their operations in Wales owing to the expectation, confirmed by the promises of successive Ministries, that a measure dealing with Welsh Intermediate Education would be introduced; and, whether, in view of the need of such a measure, the Government will undertake to introduce a Welsh Intermediate Education Bill at the beginning of next Session?

THE FIRST LORD (Mr. W. H. SMITH) (Strand, Westminster)

The question will be considered during the Recess with a view to legislation next Session?

MR. MUNDELLA (Sheffield, Brightside)

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that that is exactly the promise which was given by his Predecessor last Session?

MR. W. H. SMITH

I am not aware of it.

MR. T. E. ELLIS

The operations of the Commissioners have been suspended six years. Cannot a pledge be given that a Bill shall be brought in at the commencement of next Session?

MR. W. H. SMITH

I hope it may be possible; but I cannot give a definite engagement.