HC Deb 25 May 1909 vol 5 cc1008-9
Mr. BOLAND

asked the Lord Advocate whether, in view of the fact that the Edinburgh School Board has refused to grant free books to the children in Catholic schools of parents in necessitous circumstances, he will ascertain under what provision of The Education (Scotland) Act, 1908, this action was taken?

Mr. URE

I am informed that the opinion of the Edinburgh School Board on the matter referred to is to be taken at a meeting to be held to-day, and I hope to be in a position to reply to the question of the hon. Member on Thursday next.

Mr. BOLAND

Perhaps the right hon. Gentleman will be able to give me an answer to-morrow if I give him private notice?

Mr. URE

Yes. I shall endeavour to do that, certainly.