HC Deb 19 December 1935 vol 307 cc1941-2
68. Mr. KIRBY

asked the President of the Board of Education the number of elementary schools in Liverpool which have been black-listed; and what steps are being taken to place such schools in a satisfactory state either by reconstruction or replacement?

Mr. STANLEY

The number of public elementary schools in Liverpool which are still on the list of schools with defective premises is 34. The problem which these schools present cannot be satisfactorily solved by their treatment in isolation from one another or without due regard to housing difficulties. The board are in consultation with the local education authority, and the authorities of the non-provided schools with a view to assisting them to formulate a comprehensive plan for dealing with the problem.

78. Mr. THURTLE

asked the President of the Board of Education how many schools are now black-listed; and how many of these are non-provided schools?

Mr. STANLEY

The number of schools on the list of schools with defective premises is now 1,104, of which 772 are non-provided schools.