HC Deb 24 November 1938 vol 341 cc1946-7
75. Mr. Watkins

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Education when the work of reconstructing the Hackney Downs School, the plans for which have been passed by the Board of Education and the London County Council, will be commenced?

Mr. Lindsay

Preliminary plans for the reconstruction of Hackney Downs School have received the general approval of the Board, but as final plans have not yet been submitted, the proposal has been returned to the local education authority for further consideration in the light of Circular 1464. The question of further progress at the present time with the whole or part of this project will depend upon the Board's consideration of any views that may be expressed by the authority.

Mr. Watkins

Does the hon. Member understand that this school is a very ancient and honourable one, that it is still lit by gas, and that there is a very urgent need for reconstruction at the earliest possible moment?

Mr. Lindsay

I have the exact details of this school, and the case will be sympathetically considered.

Mr. Duncan

Is this another case of inefficiency of the Socialist London County Council?