31. Mr. PONSONBYasked the President of the Board of Education whether he is aware that the school buildings in the village of Fernhurst, West Sussex, was handed over to the military authorities from 16th November until 24th February, and that during that period no accommodation whatever was found for teaching the children elsewhere; and whether in any other districts children have been or are being in like manner deprived of all educational facilities?
§ The PRESIDENT of the BOARD of EDUCATION (Mr. Pease)The Board were informed of this occupation. In this small village it was found impracticable to provide other accommodation, either for the troops or for the children. With regard to the last part of the question, I may refer the hon. Member to my reply to the hon. Member for North Somerset on 16th February last, a copy of which I am sending him.