HC Deb 27 June 1927 vol 208 cc35-6
58. Mr. HARRIS

asked the President of the Board of Education the number of nursery schools aided or maintained by local education authorities which are recognised by the Board of Education; and have any recognised nursery schools been opened or closed during the lifetime of His Majesty's present Government?

The PRESIDENT of the BOARD of EDUCATION (Lord Eustace Percy)

There are at present recognised by the Board 26 nursery schools, of which 11 are provided by local authorities. Of the 15 voluntary schools, all but one are provided by the local authority. Two nursery schools have been opened and three have been closed since the present Government assumed office.

Mr. HARRIS

Are we to understand that the closing of these nursery schools is due to the fact that the Board of Education are not favourable to them?

Lord E. PERCY

It is not due to that cause. I do not know what the particular cause is in this case.

Colonel DAY

Is the President of the Board of Education encouraging the opening of those schools which have been closed?

Lord E. PERCY

If the hon. Member wants to know anything more about these particular schools, perhaps he will put down a question.