Motion For An Address
Motion made, and Question proposed,
"That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, that She will he graciously pleased to give directions that there he laid before this House, a Return of the average income received in the year 1873 from all professional sources by the Male Certificated Teachers in the Schools aided by animal Grants in England and Wales; also the total number of Male Certificated Teachers, and the number of these provided with official residences rent-free in England and Wales:
"Similar Return of Female Teachers:
"Similar Returns for Scotland:
"Similar Return of the average total income at present derived from their Schools by the Male Teachers of Ireland; also the total number of such Teachers, and the number of these provided with official residences rent-free in Ireland:
"And, Similar Return for Female Teachers."—(Captain Nolan.)
Amendment proposed,
To add, at the end thereof, the words "the Returns to show how far these Emoluments are derived from National Funds, from Local Rates, from School pence, and from Local Voluntary Contributions."—(Mr. M'Laren.)
Question proposed, "That those words be there added."
regretted that no Notice whatever had been given to him of the hon. and gallant Member's intention to move for this important Return, and he trusted the hon. and gallant Gentleman would not press his Motion under these circumstances. He should be happy to institute inquiries into the subject; and, if there were no objection to the Return, it should be produced.
said, it appeared to him that the House was indebted to his hon. Friend the Member for Edinburgh (Mr. M'Laren) for converting what would be a fallacious Return into a complete one which would enable hon. Members to understand the matter. He thought the proper course would be to adjourn the debate, so that the noble Lord (Viscount Sandon) might in the meantime make inquiries.
MR. GATHORNE HARDY moved that the debate be adjourned till that day fortnight.
Motion agreed to.
Debate adjourned till Tuesday 14th April.
Labourers Cottages (Scotland) Bill
On Motion of Mr. FORDYCE, Bill to facilitate the erection of Labourers Cottages and Farm Buildings in Scotland, ordered to be brought in by Mr. FORDYCE, Mr. M'COMBIE, Mr. JAMES BARCLAY, Sir GEORCE BALFOUR, and Mr. KINNAIRD.
Bill presented, and read the first time. [Bill 63.]
Metropolis Water Supply And Fire Prevention Bill
On Motion of Colonel BERESFORD, Bill for making more effectual provision for a constant supply of Water, and for the protection of life and property against Fire in the Metropolis, ordered to be brought in by Colonel BERESFORD, Sir CHARLES RUSSELL, Mr. FORSYTH, and Mr. RITCHIE.
Bill presented, and read the first time. [Bill 64.]
Isle Of Man Harbour Dues Bill
Considered in Committee.
(In the Committee.)
Resolved, That the Chairman be directed to move the House, that leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision for the taking of Harbour Dues in the Isle of Man.
Resolution reported:—Bill ordered to be brought in by Mr. RAIKES, MR. WILLIAM HENRY SMITH, and Sir HENRY SELWIN-IBBETSON.
Mutiny Bill
On Motion of Mr. RAIKES, Bill" for punishing Mutiny and Desertion, and for the better payment of the Army and their quarters, ordered to be brought in by Mr. RAIKKS, Mr. Secretary HARDY, and The JUDGE ADVOCATE.
Bill presented, and read the first time.
Marine Mutiny Bill
On Motion of Mr. RAIKES, Bill for the Regulation of Her Majesty's Royal Marine Forces while on shore, ordered to be brought in by Mr. RAIKES, Mr. HUNT, and Mr. ALGERNON EGERTON.
Bill presented, and read the first time.
House adjourned at half after Five o'clock till Monday, 13th April.