§ Mr. A. T. DAVIESasked the Minister of Labour whether his attention has been directed to the convention passed by the International Labour Conference in reference to white lead; whether he is aware that the adoption and application of such convention would inflict injury on the paint trade in this country; and what decision has been made?
Sir M. BARLOWI have been in consultation with my right hon. Friend the
NUMBER AND DENOMINATION OF VOLUNTARY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS closed during the years 1920, 1921 and 1922, respectively. England and Wales. — Church of England Schools. Roman Catholic Schools. Wesleyan Schools. Undenominational Schools. Other Schools. Total. Public Elementary Schools (maintained by Local Education Authorities):— 1920 31 1 2 — 1 35 1921 68* 2 1 3 — 74 1222 97† 1 3 3 — 104 Marine Schools and Elementary Schools attached to Institutions (not maintained by Local Education Authorities):— 1920 — 2 — 2 3 7 1921 — 1 — 1 10 12 1922 — — — — 1 1 "Certified Efficient" Schools:— 1920 3 — — — 2 5 1921 2 1 — — 3 6 1922 2 1 — — — 3 * Including 4 Schools in Wales. † Including 2 Schools in Wales. The only Voluntary Schools in Wales closed during the years 1920, 1921 and 1922.