§ Mr. MOONEYasked the Chief Secretary what was the date on which the Commissioners of National Education received a copy of the county Down teachers' resolution, stating that they were prepared to give lessons in civic matters provided that they themselves were given civil rights; what is the cause of delay on the part of the Commissioners in replying to this resolution; whether, in considering this matter, the Commissioners adverted to the fact that university professors enjoy full rights of citizenship; and whether the rules of the Commissioners, as they at present stand, prohibit teachers from discussing at their meetings matters pertaining to the well-being of Ireland?
§ Mr. BIRRELLThe Commissioners of National Education received the resolution referred to on the 8th December, 1913, and it was considered by them on the 31st March, 1914, but no action was taken on it. The answer to the remainder of the question is in the negative.