HC Deb 29 November 1917 vol 99 c2229
21. Mr. BOLAND

asked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether he is now in a position to lay upon the Table of the House his promised statement as to the allocation of the equivalent Grant for Irish education?

Mr. DUKE

Decisions have been arrived at upon the minor questions which delayed the production of the Paper, and it will be put into the printer's hands forthwith.

Mr. M. HEALY

Does it include technical education?

Mr. DUKE

No; a statement will be made in connection with technical education.

Mr. HEALY

Can the right hon. Gentleman say when this statement will be made?

Mr. DUKE

That is a separate matter, and it is very difficult to say.

Mr. BOLAND

Can the right hon. Gentleman say whether this Paper will be in the hands of Members by Monday?

Mr. DUKE

I cannot say definitely. I will do what I can. I understand it mast be printed in Dublin, and therefore some time must elapse. If I can get it by Monday I will do so.

Mr. FIELD

Can the right hon. Gentleman say when the question of technical education will receive attention?

Mr. DUKE

That is the question that was put by the hon. Gentleman near. I am afraid I cannot add anything to what I have just said.