§ 20. Sir EDWARD CARSONasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland if he is aware that over 600 applicants could not obtain admittance this year to the Technical Institute in Belfast; whether there is any provision to enable such applicants to continue their education; and what steps the Government propose to take under the circumstances?
§ Mr. MACPHERSONThe Technical Instruction Committee for the County Borough of Belfast have been unable to admit all applicants to the Technical Institute this year owing to lack of accommodation. The Department of Agriculture have applied to the Treasury for funds to enable them amongst other purposes to aid technical instruction committees to provide further accommodation for the increased number of pupils seeking admission to the schools.
§ Sir E. CARSONWhere these applicants are rejected is there any provision made to enable them to continue their education?
§ Mr. MACPHERSONI am speaking off-hand, but I am afraid there is not. But I will make it my duty to approach the Treasury to see whether we can get an additional grant.