HC Deb 27 June 1917 vol 95 cc388-9
71. Mr. BOLAND

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, in view of the action of the Board of Intermediate Education for Ireland in imposing a written examination for science, in opposition to the practice hitherto prevailing in Ireland, England, Scotland, and Wales, and against the representations made by educational bodies in Ireland, he will give facilities for the discussion of the Motion standing in the name of the hon. Member for South Kerry?

Mr. BONAR LAW

I cannot give a day for this Motion, which can, I understand, be discussed on the Irish Estimates.

Mr. BOLAND

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that, under the Rules of the House, when these rules are made objection has to be taken within forty days, and the usual practice is that the matter should be taken after eleven o'clock some night when a Division can be taken? It is only to that extent that I was asking for facilities and not for a full day.

Mr. BONAR LAW

I will look into it from that point of view.