Miss WARDasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Education whether the erection of any new schools is under discussion in the Parliamentary division of Wallsend-on-Tyne; and, in particular, what the proposals of the Board are with regard to Dudley, Northumberland?
§ Mr. RAMSBOTHAMThe answer to the first part of the question is in the 2024 affirmative. Proposals for the enlargement and improvement of Longbenton Dudley Council School and for there placement of the temporary premises of the Infants' Department of Longbenton Forest Hall Council School are under consideration. Plans for anew Senior School at Gosforth were approved by the Board on 1stApril, 1935. It is understood that the Wallsend Local Education Authority are considering the question of school provision in the High Farm district of the Borough. No other proposals for the erection of new schools in this area are at present underconsideration.
Miss WARDCan I have an assurance that Dudley School in particular will be dealt with before the winter; and is the hon. Gentleman aware that the children there are being taught at present under conditions which call for the strongest condemnation?
§ Mr. RAMSBOTHAMThe matter is receiving careful consideration.