HC Deb 02 April 1925 vol 182 cc1506-7
71. Mr. MORRIS

asked the President of the Board of Education whether the Departmental Committee appointed to inquire into the teaching of the Welsh language will hold its sittings and receive evidence in public?

Lord E. PERCY

As the Departmental Committee in question has not yet held its inaugural meeting for the discussion of procedure, the point to which the hon. Member refers has not been considered.

Mr. MORRIS

In view of the public interest taken in this Committee in Wales, will the Noble Lord give instructions that its sittings should be held in public?

Lord E. PERCY

No, Sir. The Committee is composed entirely or practically of Welshmen, and I do not propose to give them instructions as to what they are to do.

Sir CLEMENT KINLOCH-COOKE

Is the Noble Lord quite satisfied that he has on this Committee a proper proportion of people who speak Welsh?

Lord E. PERCY

Yes, Sir; I am entirely satisfied.

Mr. DENNIS HERBERT

Is it intended that the proceedings should be conducted in Welsh?

Lord E. PERCY

That also is a question which can be left to the Committee.