HC Deb 08 August 1901 vol 99 cc61-2
MR. JOHN REDMOND

I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland whether a second memorandum has been issued by the Board of National Education in Ireland in reference to the recent resignation of the most rev. Dr. Walsh, Archbishop of Dublin, and whether he will lay upon the Table a copy of this second memorandum, together with the copies of the minutes of all further proceedings of the Board with reference to this matter and the documents mentioned therein.

MR. WYNDHAM

I have no knowledge of a second memorandum. In reply to a telegram which I despatched to the National Board embodying the terms of the hon. Member's question, I have received a reply to the effect that "the question cannot be answered till after the next ordinary meeting of the Board on the 13th instant." Perhaps the hon. Member will put down his question for Thursday, the 15th instant.

MR. JOHN REDMOND

Of course I will put the question again, but I cannot understand why an answer could not be given. Will the right hon. Gentleman inquire if he can put on the Table copies of the recent Minutes dealing with this matter?

MR. WYNDHAM

I will see what can be done. I have no power myself to give the undertaking.

MR. JOHN REDMOND

Will the right hon. Gentleman communicate with the Board on the subject?

MR. WYNDHAM

As far as I am concerned I have no objection, but the meetings of the Board are confidential.