§ CAPTAIN DONELANOn behalf of the hon. Member for North Wexford, I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland if he will lay upon the Table of the House a copy of the circular and memorandum recently issued to the principals of technical schools in Ireland by the Department of Agriculture with reference to the Science and Art Grant.
§ MR. WYNDHAMThe memorandum is marked "Confidential" and was issued with the object of eliciting the views of persons of experience, I cannot, therefore, consent to lay it on the Table, but I shall be happy to supply the hon. Baronet with a copy, if he has not already seen the document.
§ MR. JOHN REDMONDDoes the phrase "persons of experience" exclude Members of Parliament? Will they not be able to obtain the circular? Ts it not somewhat offensive to say the circular is only intended for persons of experience and that therefore it cannot be laid on the Table?
§ MR. WYNDHAMApparently the object was to take counsel with persons specially interested in the matter. I will see what can be done to meet the views of the hon. Member.