HC Deb 19 February 1931 vol 248 cc1434-5
39. Dr. MORRIS-JONES

asked the President of the Board of Education whether he has granted recognition to the Roman Catholic school at Colwyn Bay?

Mr. MORGAN JONES

It has been decided by the Board, under Section 19 (1) of the Education Act, 1921, that the proposed Roman Catholic school at Colwyn Bay is necessary.

Dr. MORRIS-JONES

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that the Denbighshire Education Committee, which has on it representatives of every party in the State, unanimously resolved to protest against the Minister's policy, and that the same decision was come to by the Federation of Welsh Local Educational Authorities, who protested against the injustice of his sanction?

Mr. MORGAN JONES

My hon. Friend has recalled a fact and he must be aware that before we decided upon this course an inquiry was held.

Dr. MORRIS-JONES

Is the hon. Member aware that the conclusions come to by the Commissioner at this inquiry are regarded by competent opinion as against the weight of evidence at the inquiry.

HON. MEMBERS

Speech.

Mr. SPEAKER

The hon. Member must give this information privately.

Dr. MORRIS-JONES

In view of the unsatisfactory nature of the reply of the hon. Gentleman I beg to give notice that on an early occasion I will raise this matter on the Adjournment of the House.