§ MR. TALBOT (Oxford University)I beg to ask the Vice President of the Committee of Council on Education whether, in the case of All Saints' National School, Derby, the managers have been prevented by the Education Department from enlarging their existing schools, notwithstanding the fact that class rooms and improvements have been required by Her Majesty's Inspector; and whether the Education Department intend henceforth to forbid the enlargement of existing voluntary school buildings in School Board districts?
§ THE VICE PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL (Mr. ACLAND, York, W.R.,) RotherhamPlans were recently submitted for new class rooms for this school, but, in view of Rule 15 of Schedule VII. of the Code, they could not be sanctioned. If the managers can acquire additional site for playgrounds, as I understand from Her Majesty's Inspector's Report they are trying to do, their plans for enlargement will be favourably considered. The hon. Member is aware that since 1890 it has been laid down in the Code that enlargements of existing schools must be in general conformity with the Rules of Schedule VII.
§ MR. TALBOTThen if a larger playground is provided the plans will be sanctioned?
§ MR. ACLANDCertainly.