§ 10. Mr. FIELDasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether he has decided to appoint a separate Committee to inquire into the position of Irish secondary teachers; if so, whether he has decided upon the constitution of this Committee; and will he say whether the terms of reference permit the Committee to consider the allocation of present Grants, and to make their Report, independent of existing financial arrangements?
§ Mr. SAMUELSThe answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative The constitution of the Committee and the terms of reference are at present under consideration.
§ Mr. SAMUELSNo, Sir. I am sure that hon. Members who are interested will have an opportunity of being consulted?
§ Mr. FIELDWill hon. Members who have an interest in this subject be consulted before the terms of reference are finally fixed?
§ Mr. SAMUELSMy right hon. Friend the Chief Secretary and I myself have been in communication with various Members in reference to these matters, and I am sure that everything will be done to satisfy them.
§ Mr. SAMUELSNo decision has yet been come to as regards the matter, but it is being arranged as far as possible, and I am sure that the teachers will be consulted—at least, I anticipate so.