§ Mr. O'DONNELLasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether it is a fact that, while Scotland gets £250,000 annually for secondary education from the Treasury, Ireland gets nothing from this source; and whether, seeing that Irish secondary education is financially starved, he will secure a Grant from the Treasury this year similar to that given to Scotland?
§ Mr. BIRRELLIn the Estimates for Public Education, Scotland, for 1912–13, a sum of £230,000 is provided under the heading of Continuation Classes and Secondary Schools. I understand that of this sum only some £40,000 is applicable to secondary schools proper, the remainder being for evening continuation classes, technical institutions and other educational purposes. As regards the last paragraph, I have nothing at present to add to my replies to previous questions of the hon. Member on this matter. The subject is still engaging my personal attention.