HC Deb 30 October 1912 vol 43 cc466-7W
Mr. GINNELL

asked the Chief Secretary on whose advice he penalises the Irish lauguage by withholding the Treasury contribution to the costs of scholarships from counties which make Irish essential to participation in their schemes?

Mr. BIRRELL

The draft scheme for which I am myself responsible does not penalise the Irish language, but it is intended to secure that those scholars who prefer to pursue their education at universities where Irish is not compulsory shall be free to do so.