§ 19. Mr. GINNELLasked the amount of the proposed increase of expenditure on education in Ireland corresponding to the increased expenditure on that service in this country; and if he will outline the manner in which the increase is to be administered in Ireland?
§ 67. Sir JOHN LONSDALEasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, as an equivalent to the Supplementary Vote for Education in England and Wales, it is intended to propose an additional grant for Irish education; and if he can state the amount of such grant?
§ Mr. DUKEMy right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer has asked me to reply to the question of the hon. Member for Mid-Armagh. I am communicating with various educational authorities in Ireland in order to formulate proposals for securing, in connection with Irish education, advantages equivalent to any which may be granted for this country under the scheme about to be explained by my right hon. Friend the Minister of Education.
§ Mr. GINNELLCan the right hon. Gentleman give any indication of the increased amount for Ireland?
§ Mr. DUKEIt is not a very thrifty thing to allot an amount first and then find out what is necessary afterwards.
§ Mr. GINNELLHas the right hon. Gentleman arrived at an estimate of what will be required?