§ MR. MACVEAGHTo ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord - Lieutenant of Ireland whether he can state how many of the 1,500 intergrade teachers under the National Board remain to be promoted in each grade; when the next promotion will take place; and whether the promotion will date from 1st April, 1903.
(Answered by Mr. Walter Long.) It is impossible to say how many teachers are eligible for promotion. Eligible teachers are promoted annually. The Answer to the last inquiry is in the negative.