§ Mr. KEIR HARDIEI beg to repeat the question which I put to the Home Secretary yesterday, namely Whether he is aware that twenty-eight parents of children belonging to the Dowlais Roman Catholic school have been fined or imprisoned for not sending their children to school; and whether, as the Board of Education has now agreed to hold an inquiry into the causes of the dispute between the local education authority and the parents, he will consider whether he can advise that all proceedings against the parents be suspended, and those now in prison be released, pending the result of the proposed inquiry?
§ Mr. McKENNAI have inquired by telegraph as to the facts of the case, and have come to the conclusion that it is desirable to recommend the immediate discharge of the ten prisoners now in prison for non-payment of fines. I understand that the magistrates and the chief constable are also of opinion, in view of the circumstances of the case, that that 2142 would be the most desirable course to pursue,
§ Mr. KEIR HARDIEMay I ask if the answer also includes the sale under distress for non-payment of fines?
§ Mr. McKENNAI do not know that I have any power in that matter. I understand that the sale under distress warrants is not taking place.