§ MR. BOLANDI beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland what was the amount voted to defray the expenses of the Commissioners of National Education in Ireland for the year ending 31st March, 1906; has the full amount of this Vote been expended; and, if not, can he state what unexpended balance is it estimated will remain at the end of the year.
MR. BRYCEThe net amount voted to defray the expenses of the Commissioners of National Education in Ireland for the year ending 31st March, 1906, was £1,391,721, exclusive of grants from the Ireland Development Fund. The Commissioners do not anticipate any considerable unexpended balance, but no statement on the subject can be made until after the 31st March.