§ MR. M. J. KENNY (Tyrone, Mid)asked the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, Whether in examinations for workmistresses, under the National Board of Education, it is usual to forward work done in presence of the Inspector of Schools to the Education Office in Dublin, in order to have it further examined; and, if he will state the general practice in such cases?
§ THE CHIEF SECRETARY (Mr. A. J. BALFOUR) (Manchester, E.)The Commissioners of National Education inform me that for some time past the practice has been as stated, the object being that the work may be tested by a competent female authority.