§ 9. Mr. DONALDasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether he will state the proposals of the Government with regard to the financial position of school teachers in Ireland, seeing that it is not the intention of the Government to proceed with the Irish Education Bill before the Adjournment?
§ Sir H. GREENWOODAn interim grant, estimated to amount to over £350,000, has been made in full and final settlement of all claims of primary teachers for the financial year 1919–20. As regards the remuneration of these teachers from the 1st April, 1920, the Treasury have agreed conditionally to this matter being referred to the Civil Service Arbitration Board. In the case of intermediate teachers, it has been decided by the Treasury also to make an interim grant. The amount of this grant and the method of distribution are at present under consideration.
§ Sir M. DOCKRELLIs it likely that those disbursements will soon be made, because these people are in a bad way?
§ Sir H. GREENWOODI appreciate the distressed condition of many of these people, and I can assure my hon. Friend there will be no delay in issuing the money.