HC Deb 24 March 1938 vol 333 cc1364-5
41. Viscountess Astor

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Education the number of new schools approved by the Board during the last 12 months in the following categories: elementary, technical, secondary, special schools, and nursery schools?

Mr. Lindsay

As the answer consists of a tabular statement, I will, with my hon. Friend's permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Mr. Davidson

Does the Cliveden weekend class come into this category?

Following is the answer:

Number of new schools for which plans have been finally approved since 1st April, 1937.
Elementary Schools … 178
Technical Schools … 5
Secondary Schools … 6
Special Schools … 8
Nursery Schools … 17

Note.—Figures relating to new premises for existing schools have been omitted.