§ MR. BOLANDI beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland whether he is aware that, owing to the suspension of the eleven o'clock rule in the month of July last, it was not possible for hon. Members interested in the new rules formulated by the Irish Intermediate Board to take exception to any or all of them; whether he is aware that strong representations were made to him personally on the subject by members of the Irish party, and that the actual printing of the rules was moved for and secured by the hon. Member for South Kerry; and whether, in order to prevent a repetition of these delays, he will take steps to ensure that new rules shall be laid before Parliament before the end of May in each year, and printed immediately.
§ MR. BIRRELLI agree that it is desirable that the rules of the Intermediate Education Board should be laid on the Table as early as possible, and I will consult with the Board as to whether the rules for the ensuing year cannot be 509 presented to Parliament before the end of May in each year. It is, of course, open to any hon. Member to move for a printing order in such case, but I have no objection to move myself for the printing order when the proper time arrives next year.
§ MR. BOLANDWere not strong representations made to the right hon. Gentleman on the subject?
§ MR. BIRRELLIf strong representations were made to me personally I am not aware of the fact.