§ 34. Mr. E. EVANSasked the President of the Board of Education whether he has 304 received any communications protesting against the non-inclusion in the personnel of the Committee appointed to inquire into the position of the Welsh language in the educational system of Wales of teachers at present engaged in Welsh schools; and whether, with a view to securing their assistance and the benefit of their experience and knowledge, he can see his way clear to provide that they shall be represented on the Committee?
§ Lord E. PERCYI have received some such communications, but they seem to be based on the erroneous idea that the Committee is intended to be composed of representatives of the various interests concerned. This is not the case. I have selected as members of the Committee per sons who, I believe, are best qualified to bring an impartial mind to bear upon the evidence which will be submitted to them. The Committee will have the advantage of the experience and knowledge of teachers now engaged in Welsh schools in the evidence which will be submitted to them by such teachers, and I am sure that they will give full weight to that evidence.