THE EDUCATION BILL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 220, 10 September 1908, Page 2

THE EDUCATION BILL.

FURTHER DISCUSSION. By Telegraph.—i kiss Association. Wellington, Last Night. Consideration of the Education Amendment Bill was resumed in committee of the House yesterday. At clause 0, appointment of probationers, Jlr. Fowkls, in reply to questions, said head teachers must ito some extent be responsible for the training of probationers, who would never be in sole charge of a class, though they might give lessons to a class. The term of probation was limited to two years, after which the probationer would go to a training college.—The clause passed. At clause 7—"Salaries of teachers in public schools"—Mr. James Allen moved to omit the words in sub-seetion 2: "So long as he remains in tire same position." This would preclude the possibility of a teacher suffering a reduction in salary, except, for inefficiency. ■Mr. Malcolm wished to strike out the words at the end of the sub-section: "To which ho would have bee-.i entitled," in order to insert the words: "Which he is receiving at present." Jlr. Malcolm's amendment was negatived by 41 to 15. At clause 12, Mr. Fowlds moved certain amemlnu'Tits o",ia.l)ling .school eoni•inittecs to select a teacher from four .names submitted l>y the Board.

Mr. Malcolm moved an amendment in ,the direction of giving Boards power to make transfers without consulting school committees.

A general discftssion on the lines of the second reading debate took place. 011 the value of the functions of school committees.

Mr. Fowhls said this would increase the appropriation. At tliis stage the Premier drew attention to the fact that no Hansard reporters were present, and asked on whoso authority the new departure was made.

The Chairman of Committees stated that the Chief of Hansard had informed him it waa on the instruction of the Speaker. Progress was reported for the Speaker's explanation. The Speaker, on taking the eliairj said Hansard suffered under disabilities compared with the old "blouse. Hansard was not required to report committees,except in committee of supply. The only report they took was the same as that taken by the Clerk of the House. The only true official record of the proceedings was that contained in the journals of the House. He did not see the necessity for duplicating reports, anil had therefore ini'oiuned the Chief of Hansard that his reporters need not be coming in and out of the House 'every few minutes to do nothing. Sir Joseph Ward disagreed with the decision of the Speaker, while admitting he had acted for the. best. Ultimately the Speaker agreed to the Hansard reporters being present. ' Eventually Mr Malcolm's, amendment was defeated by GO to 2. Mr. T. MacKenzie moved an amendment to ensure a better system of transfers between - city and country schools. The. amendment was lost by 41 to Hi. (Left Sitting).