MR. FIELD (Dublin, St. Patrick)I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland—(l) whether it is the intention of the Government to amend the law relating to grants for 1243 teachers' residences; (2) whether they will in every future case consider the advisability of adding gardens to teachers' residences applied for under the Act, and to schools in rural districts; and (3) if any intention is entertained of making the teaching of practical farming general in Ireland?
§ MR. GERALD BALFOURIn reply to the three paragraphs of this question, which apparently refer to the same matter, namely, the acquisition of land to be provided as a garden in connection with each national school or teachers' residence for the purpose of agricultural instruction, I am informed that legislation will be necessary to give effect to the proposals of the hon. Member, and I will give the matter full consideration.