HC Deb 05 May 1904 vol 134 cc538-9
* MR. ALFRED DAVIES

I beg to ask the Secretary to the Board of Education if he will state the number of children of Nonconformist parents educated in Church schools in Wales by force of circumstances; and if he will give details as to the schools they attend in the various educational areas.

THE PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION (Sir WILLIAM ANSON,) Oxford University

There is no religious census for Wales, and the Board have no information on this subject; consequently I am unable to furnish the details for which the hon. Member asks.

* MR. ALFRED DAVIES

Will the hon. Gentleman try and obtain the information?

SIR WILLIAM ANSON

No, Sir, I do not think it is the duty of the Board to inquire into the religious convictions of parents.

* MR. ALFRED DAVIES

I agree with the hon. Gentleman, but this information can be obtained otherwise.