§ 51. Mr. SHORTasked the President of the Board of Education what attitude he is adopting towards the proposal of the governors of the Doncaster Grammar School to throw the planning of the proposed new school open to competition?
Mr. STANLEYIn the first instance, the Board expressed some doubt as to the wisdom of throwing open the plans to competition. The question has, however, since been discussed between representatives of my Department and of the local education authority; and I do not wish to interfere with the authority's discretion, if they are satisfied that this course is calculated to result in the production of a thoroughly efficient design for the new buildings.
§ Mr. SHORTWhen is this new school likely to be completed, in view of the deplorable conditions that prevail in the existing school?
§ Mr. T. SMITHIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that in a good many parts of Doncaster the authorities are getting anxious about the delay in providing ample school accommodation, and will the right hon. Gentleman do his best to expedite the matter?
Mr. STANLEYI can certainly give that assurance. We are very anxious to get it done as soon as possible.
§ 52. Mr. SHORTasked the President of the Board of Education how many pupils attend the Doncaster Grammar School?
Mr. STANLEYOn 1st October last, the latest date for which figures are available, the number of pupils was 582.
§ 53. Mr. SHORTasked the President of the Board of Education on how many occasions during recent years the pupils attending the Doncaster Grammar School have been sent home owing to intense cold?
Mr. STANLEYI have no information on the subject; but I am causing inquiries to be made, and will communicate with the hon. Member.