HC Deb 21 March 1907 vol 171 c865
MR. LONSDALE

I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland whether he has formed any estimate of the amount of money necessary to put the elementary schools of Ireland into anything like a decent state; and whether he will press upon the Treasury the need for an enlarged grant for this purpose.

MR. BIRRELL

I beg to refer the hon. Member to my Answer to his similar Question on Monday,†to which I have nothing to add.

MR. T. L. CORBETT (Down, N.)

Does the right hon. Gentleman intend to take steps to get this money?

MR. BIRRELL

I have already taken steps to secure a larger grant to be expended on this most necessary work.