HC Deb 22 April 1914 vol 61 cc917-8
45. Mr. KING

asked the Prime Minister whether he is aware that, consequent on the publication of the Report of the Royal Commission on the Civil Service, renewed demands have been expressed for the need of the reform of the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge from without, with the object of making these bodies more directly serve the welfare of the State; and whether he is now in a position to announce what steps will be taken to attain this?

The PRIME MINISTER (Mr. Asquith)

I think it only right that the authorities of the universities referred to should have a reasonable opportunity of considering the question in the light of the recent Report.

46. Mr. KING

asked the Prime Minister whether he has noted that the Royal Commission on the Civil Service has recommended that a committee should be appointed to inquire whether the scheme of examination for Class I. of the Civil Service specially favours the older universities and handicaps the newer universities; and whether he will promise that such a committee will be appointed?

The PRIME MINISTER

The recommendation will be carefully considered along with the other recommendations of the Royal Commission.