§ Mr. MOONEYasked the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland whether he is aware that the county Down teachers have adopted a resolution to the effect that, in the event of the Commissioners of National Education giving to the teachers full civil rights, the teachers are prepared to give during the War greater moral and material support to the Empire than they are at present in a position to give; and can he state what decision has been come to by the Commissioners with reference to this offer?
§ Mr. BIRRELLI am aware that such a resolution was adopted, and I am informed that no action has been taken on it. The few restrictions at present affecting teachers relate only to attendance at party political meetings or taking an active part in elections, and I cannot understand how such restrictions can hamper teachers in giving their full moral and material support to the Empire during the War.