§ Lord C. BERESFORDasked whether, having regard to the dissatisfaction that exists amongst those who have to carry out the provisions of the Education Act, and the tremendous friction at the present moment between the local and central authorities in the question of technical education in evening schools, the Government will consider the desirableness of appointing a Royal Commission to inquire into the grievances of the school teachers?
Mr. PEASEI do not acknowledge the existence of the friction to which the Noble Lord refers to in his question. I received a Deputation the day before yesterday from the National Union of Teachers on the subject of technical education in evening schools, and I hope the discussion will have removed any cause for misunderstanding. I see no reason for the appointment of any Commission.
Mr. KINGIs it because of this matter that a new permanent secretary to the Board of Education has been appointed with such extreme haste?