Nonconformists Clash Over Denominational Education Funding
A Manchester/Essex conference debate critiques Endowed Schools Act and school funding. Speakers urge inclusion of diverse ecclesiastical voices on commissions and challenge fees paid by school boards to denominational schools, warning of increased sectarian control and loss of local oversight.
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Lord Lyttelton
Canon Robinson
Mr. Hobhouse
Ireland
Church of England
Church'of England
Court of Chancery
Charity Commissioners
Te O W. Davies
Colchester
Essex
Mr. Davids
Hear
A. Tinny
Cardiff
Friends’ Meeting House
William Crosfield
Liverpool
Clare
Kingdom
London
Gladstone
Privy Council
Forster
Mr. Forster
England
Henry W. Crosskey
Central
Nonconformist Committee
Paul
Church of Rome
Leeds
Conference delegates endorse reform of commission structure
The debate centers on revising the commission constitution after leaders accuse it of favoring a denomination. The resolution, supported unanimously with an added clause, acknowledges the commission’s term limits and upcoming appointments. The chair closes by praising the orderly proceedings and noting about 1,880 delegates attended the morning session.
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Date
Tutzy
F. Sontry Johnstones
Miall