§ MR. REGINALD LUCAS (Portsmouth)To ask the Secretary to the Board of Education whether it is the intention of the Department to issue any memorandum or instruction with regard to ex-officers and members of school boards whose services might be desired on the new education committees, but who hold contracts under local municipal authorities.
(Answered by Sir William Anson.) The Board of Education does not think it necessary to draw up any memorandum or instruction on the subject of disqualification for membership of committees under Section 17 of the Education Act. The cases referred to in the Question are governed by Section 17 (5), and are not affected by Schedule II. (9).