§ Mr. HORNERasked the Chief Secretary whether the inspectors of Irish national schools are still obliged in their reports on schools and on the work of teachers therein to adopt what is known as merit marks, under the terms excellent, very good, good, fair, middling, bad, notwithstanding the condemnation of this system by all practical educationists; and, if so, whether he will make a representation on the subject to the Commissioners of National Education to have this system abolished?
§ Mr. BIRRELLThe Commissioners of National Education have this and other matters connected with inspection of national schools in Ireland under consideration at present.