HC Deb 22 March 1917 vol 91 cc2063-4
15. Mr. GINNELL

asked the Chief Secretary for Ireland if he has any explanation to offer of the present policy of the Government in enforcing illiteracy in parts of Ireland by the refusal of schoolhouse accommodation and by the enforcement of unsuitable rules; and, if he disapproves of a policy producing such results, whether he will have it immediately reversed in a case in which the Catholic clerical manager has furnished the particulars?

Mr. DUKE

There is no such policy as the hon. Member suggests. If he has a particular grievance in mind, and it has not been already examined, I shall be happy to investigate it.

Mr. GINNELL

Has the right hon. Gentleman not received from me a communication on this subject?

Mr. DUKE

The hon. Member does me the honour of writing to me occasionally. I cannot, however, say offhand whether one, or which one, of his communications referred to this matter. He did not specify—

Mr. GINNELL

Yes, I did. Mr. Speaker, will the right hon. Gentleman-say what became of my communication referring to this matter?