§ 18. Sir JOHN HASLAMasked the President of the Board of Education if, in fulfilment of his promise made some time ago, any further visit has been made and report presented by His Majesty's 1263 inspectors as to the educational efficiency of the senior department of the Outwood and Kearsley Council School, Lancashire?
§ The PRESIDENT of the BOARD of EDUCATION (Sir Donald Maclean)The answer is in the negative.
§ Sir J. HASLAMDoes the right hon. Gentleman know that a report was made about this school over four years ago, when the children were described as almost illiterate? Several investigations have taken place by the authorities since then, and yet we can hear nothing as to the improvement of this school, which is costing such a large sum of the taxpayers' and ratepayers' money.
§ Sir D. MACLEANI am not aware of the suggestion of the hon. Member, but an inspection will be made in due course.
§ Sir J. HASLAMI asked this question some months ago, and an inspection was promised then, but it has not taken place.