Mr. KINGasked the Prime Minister whether the Privy Council has had under consideration new provisions for elementary education passed by the States General of Jersey; whether the Privy Council has given approval to any new provisions in Jersey affecting religious instruction; and, if so, whether the religious freedom of all sections of the community has been safeguarded so as to preclude the schools and the teaching profession being made a close preserve for certain religious denominations?
§ Mr. McKENNAThe Prime Minister has asked me to answer this question. The amended Act of the States dealing with elementary education is under consideration, but has not yet been approved by the King in Council. The principle mentioned by my hon. Friend is not likely to be overlooked.