HC Deb 21 February 1882 vol 266 cc1227-8
MR. SPENCER BALFOUR

asked the Vice President of the Council, If his attention has been directed to the delay in carrying out the scheme for the establishment of a middle school for boys in or near the parish of Tonbridge, which was approved by Her Majesty in Council in the year 1880; and, if he could explain the causes of such delay?

MR. MUNDELLA

The Governors have had to consider the views of the inhabitants of two different towns in the locality, and the relative advantages of several sites offered to their notice; and they are now expecting a communication from the inhabitants of one of those towns with regard to a site before asking the Charity Commissioners' approval of the same. This will, as far as can be foreseen, be done within a few weeks' time.