HC Deb 25 July 1933 vol 280 c2406
44. Mr. T. WILLIAMS

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Education how many school places are to be provided in the proposed new elementary school at Stainforth; and how many children are at present being taught in temporary schools?

Mr. WOMERSLEY (Lord of the Treasury)

I have been asked to reply. In reply to the first part of the question, it is understood that the local education authority now contemplate that the new school should provide accommodation for 560 senior children. As regards the second part, as my hon. Friend informed the hon. Member when he wrote to him on the 1st May last, the number of children then accommodated in temporary buildings was 1,055. I understand that the new school will replace part of the temporary accommodation. The remainder is, I believe, in the adjoining Hatfield and Dunscroft district, and I am informed that the authority propose shortly to submit proposals for the reorganisation of the schools in that district.

Mr. WILLIAMS

Will the hon. Member invite the Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Education to try to inspire the West Riding Education Committee to make ample accommodation for all these children?

Mr. WOMERSLEY

I will certainly convey that request to my hon. Friend.