§ MR. BOLANDI beg to ask the Secretary to the Treasury whether the proposed new plans for national schools in Ireland have now been approved of; and, if so, can he state when they will be issued.
§ MR. J. P. FARRELLI beg also to ask the Secretary to the Treasury if he will explain the delay in extending the scope and powers of managers of schools in Ireland by increasing plan VI. (a) of the Board of Works for the erection of national schools in Ireland; whether he is aware that in consequence of the increase in the cost of materials and erection the specifications under this plan are now impossible of being cairied out; and when the Board of Works intend to take action in this matter.
§ THE FINANCIAL SECERTARY OF THE TERASURY (Mr. VICTOR CAVENDISH,) Derbyshire, W.I have as yet no statement to make on this matter, which is, however, I hope, on the eve of a final settlement.
§ MR. J. P. FARRELLIs the hon. Gentleman aware that this matter has been under consideration at least six years.
§ MR. VICTOR CAVENDISHI know, but I hope it will soon be settled now.