§ Viscount HELMSLEYasked the Prime Minister whether any cases have been brought to his notice of magistrates who have taken an active part in passive resistance to the Education Act of 1902; whether he is aware of the feeling which exists among magistrates generally that such persons who have taken an oath to administer the law as they find it should, being law-breakers themselves, not be allowed to adjudicate on other lawbreakers; and what steps he proposes to take in the matter?
§ Mr. WEDGWOOD BENN (Lord of the Treasury)The Prime Minister has asked me to reply to this question. No such cases have been brought to my notice, and I see no reason for any action on my part.
§ Viscount HELMSLEYIf any cases are brought to the notice of the right hon. Gentleman will he take action?
§ Mr. W. BENNI will communicate the Noble Lord's desire to my right hon. Friend.