§ Mr. J. PARKER SMITH (Lanark, Partick)I beg to ask the Lord Advocate, whether he is aware that strong representations have been made by the Glasgow and Govan School Boards against the provision in the Scotch Evening Continuation School Code, by which no grant under Section 10 (b) is to be made in respect of a pupil studying less than two subjects: Whether the Committee of the Privy Council will be prepared to modify this provision, especially in regard to advanced subjects and in respect of full-grown pupils; and, whether, in view of the pressure caused by the adjournment of the House, he can make any arrangements by which further time can be given for consideration of the Question.
§ *THE LORD ADVOCATE (Sir CHARLES PEARSON,) Edinburgh and St. Andrew's UniversitiesI am aware that representations have been made with regard to the provision in the Evening Continuation Code referred to, but although not, prepared to say that, there are not sound educational reasons for the provision, the Department will give time for further consideration of the matter by submitting to Parliament a Minute modifying the Code in the desired direction, which will extend the opportunity for discussion, should the hon. Member desire to take advantage of it.
§ Mr. PARKER SMITHIt would, perhaps, be for the convenience of the House, if I were to withdraw the Motion which I have put down for to-night,