§ MR. ESSEX (Gloucestershire, Cirencester)I beg to ask the President of the Board of Education whether his attention has been called to a Primrose League concert and smoking political meeting held about a fortnight ago in the schoolroom of Castle Morton, Worcestershire, the vicar of the parish in the chair; whether he is aware that an off-license permitted the sale of refreshments on the school premises to many lads and other persons who were present; and whether he is taking or has taken any action in the matter.
§ THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION (Mr. MCKENNA,) Monmouthsire, N.Yes, Sir. This school is a church school, the trustees of which are the Bishop and Archdeacon of Worcester and the Vicar of Longdon. I am not at present aware of the precise provisions of the trust or of the degree of responsibility of the trustees, but I have very little doubt that the use of the premises for the purposes mentioned, accompanied by the sale of intoxicating liquor, is not permissible under the terms of the deed.
§ MR. McKENNAI had nothing to do with the legality of the permission. The point of the Question is as to the permissible nature of this use of a trust building. I do not think it was permissible.
§ VISCOUNT HELMSLEYHas the right hon. Gentleman inquired if the facts are as alleged?
§ MR. McKENNAI have been informed they are.
§ VISCOUNT HELMSLEYBy whom?
§ [No Answer was returned.]