§ 12. Mr. David Loganasked the Minister of Education if she is aware that the financial obligations of the Education Act are almost impossible to be borne by the Catholic population; whether negotiations with the various bodies have now been completed; and when an enabling Bill is likely to be introduced by her so as to ease the financial position in regard to Catholic schools.
§ Miss HorsbrughI can only refer to what I said in reply to the hon. Member for Ardwick (Mr. L. M. Lever) on 28th February last.
§ Mr. LoganDoes the right hon. Lady understand the gravity of the present position, which has been in existence for over 12 months? Is it not possible for her to make a statement? On moral grounds alone is not some concession justified? When will the necessary Bill be brought in?
§ Miss HorsbrughI should like to make a statement as soon as I can. I am having discussions now, but I have not been in charge for 12 months.