HC Deb 22 June 1916 vol 83 cc292-3
20. Sir WALTER ESSEX

asked the President of the Board of Education how many public elementary schools in the county of Gloucester have been closed since 1st January, 1915, and how many are in contemplation of being closed within the next six months?

Mr. LEWIS

From the information in the Board's possession it appears that eight public elementary schools in Gloucestershire, with a total average attendance of 134, have been closed since the 1st January, 1915. The Board have no information as to the second part of the question.

Mr. KING

Is the same policy of closing these small schools being pursued in other counties?

Mr. LEWIS

I should like to have notice of that question.