I have received notice from Senator McHugh that on the motion for the adjournment of the House to-night he proposes to raise the question on the following matter:—

To call the attention of the Minister for Education to the effects upon our education system of reduced Government grants to Vocational Education Committees and of the increased emigration of teachers.

Before finally accepting this motion, I feel I should say that the Senator desires to deal with two distinct matters. One is the reduction of grants to vocational education committees; the other is the increased emigration of teachers. I am prepared to accept notice from the Senator to have either of the matters raised, but it seems to me impossible to discuss the two separate matters under the one motion; so I would like to have an intimation from the Senator as to the one with which he proposes to deal.

I would have preferred to deal with both matters together, because one of the effects on the educational system——

We do not want a discussion now, I would just like an intimation as to which one will be discussed.

I wish to show that there is a relation between the two. Am I permitted to do that?

I have pointed out to the Senator that, in my judgment, they are two distinct matters. The emigation of teachers might be a very wide subject, as the Senator will appreciate.

If that is your judgment, Sir, I will take the first one.

I am accepting that notice and the matter will be taken from 9.30 to 10 p.m., or earlier, if the business of the day concludes before then.

In view of circumstances, which I take it have not escaped the notice of the House, the Minister for Education will not be available.