HC Deb 18 November 1908 vol 196 c1226
MR. KETTLE (Tyrone, E.)

I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland whether it is the intention of the Commissioners of Intermediate Education in Ireland, having regard to the number of girls' schools which work under their supervision, to allot a due proportion of the new inspectorships to women.

MR. BIRRELL

It has been decided by the Commissioners of Intermediate Education that the first six inspectors to be appointed shall be men.

MR. KETTLE

Will there women be any women inspectors appointed?

MR. BIRRELL

That is not a matter within my power, but I hope personally it will be possible to have women inspectors.

MR. KETTLE

Will the right hon. Gentleman represent his personal views to the Intermediate Education Board? He has great personal influence.

MR. BIRRELL

The hon. Gentleman must allow me to estimate the force of my personality.