HC Deb 28 November 1911 vol 32 c210
Major ARCHER-SHEE

asked the President of the Board of Education whether he has received from Roman Catholic associations protests against Articles 5, 18, 23, and 24 of the secondary school regulations; and whether, since the principles applied in these regulations have been repudiated at the last two general elections by the return of a large majority opposed to them, immediate steps will be taken to remove the hardships complained of?

Mr. PEASE

The answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. I cannot entertain the proposal made in the second part of the question, and the hon. Member must not assume that I agree with the statements made therein.

Major ARCHER-SHEE

Do the Board of Education go behind the back of the House of Commons and make regulations against the wishes of the majority?

Mr. PEASE

No, Sir.