THE EDUCATION BILL

Pahiatua Herald, Volume XIX, Issue 4944, 18 September 1914, Page 7

THE EDUCATION BILL

TO BE PROCEEDED WITH. OFFICIALS RETIREMENT, ( By Telegraph—Special Reporter) Wellington, This Day. In replying to a question by Mr G. W. Russell (Avon) yesterday afternoon the Hon J. Allen (Minister for Education) said that he hoped that the Education Bill would be reported by the Education Committee within the next ten days, and he added that he then intended to ask the House to pass it. He did not know, however, that- it could be put into operation for a year or so. He hoped that they would be able to increase the -(’ale of salaries. Many bodies of teachers had passed resolutions expressing willingness to forego their increases while the war continued. Mr J. A. Hanan (Invercargill) asked if tiff* Inspector-General of SchoLs (Mr G. Hogben) was retiring on superannuation at the end of this year ‘ and, if so, what steps the Government proposed taking to replace him? Whether there would be promotion for the present staff or whether applications would be called for the position? Mr Hanan asked also if the advertisements in applications would bo confined to New- Zealand. The Minister replied that he was sorry that Mr Hogben’s services to the State would before long cease. Mr Hogben had, in the Minister’s opinion, done very valuable work for the country. As to a successor the matter had not been considered by Cabinet yet. and he could not therefore make any definite statement on the subject present. He hoped thv would be able to secure a successor in New- Zealand. Mr G. Witty (Riccarton): Is there any idea of sending Home for one? The Minister: Well, I must consult my colleagues, wo I cannot say at present. The Minister said that Sir Edward Gibbes (Secretary for Education) also was retiring shortly, but it would be arranged that both officers would not retire at the same time.