§ Mr. M'GUFFINasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland if he has considered the Report of the Vice-Regal Committee appointed to inquire into the state of primary education in Ireland; and whether, in view of the important recommendations it contains, the Government will consider the advisability of introducing a Bill on the lines suggested by the Vice-Regal Committee?
§ Mr. A. W. SAMUELSMy right hon. Friend the Chief Secretary hopes shortly to make a statement on this subject.
§ Mr. M'GUFFINasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether, in view of the increased grant in this year's Estimate for English Primary Education, namely, £12,000,000, he can say if Ireland's claim under the provisions of the Equivalent Grant will be duly recognised; and, if so, what amount has been decided upon in respect of primary education in Ireland?
§ Mr. A. SAMUELSThe question of the future provision to be made for primary education in Ireland is at present under consideration in connection with the Report recently presented by the Vice-Regal Committee on the subject.