§ Mr. HIGHAMasked the President of the Board of Trade if he can see his way to exempt preparatory schools from the coal rationing Order as well as public elementary schools, seeing that both are attended by children of tender years, of similar ages, and liable to illnesses from exactly the same causes of cold, physical discomfort, and neglect of necessary precautions?
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§ Mr. PARKERPreparatory schools which consume a reasonable quantity of coal are not being curtailed. Certain schools are not reasonable in their consumption, and must be curtailed. The standard set is adequate for comfort and efficiency.
§ Mr. BYRNEasked the President of the Board of Trade if, in order to secure equal distribution of coal in Ireland, he will recommend the adoption of the rationing system now in England; and if he will see that Dublin shall receive its fair share of coal in and going to Ireland?
§ Mr. PARKERIt is not thought necessary at the present time to arrange a system of rationing coal in Ireland. Every endeavour is being made to secure a fair distribution of the coal which reaches Ireland, and the Coal Controller's representative in Ireland is taking special steps to see that Dublin receives its fair share.