§ 24. Commander Nobleasked the Minister of Education the average size of classes in primary schools in England and Wales as compared with the average size before the war; and how many of these classes are of over 40 children.
§ Miss WilkinsonThe average size of classes in primary schools in England and Wales in January, 1946, was 34.8, compared with an average of 34.7 in public elementary schools in 1938. There were 36,378 classes with over 40 children in primary schools in January, 1946, compared with 44,581 in public elementary schools in 1938.
§ Commander NobleCan the Minister say how the figures will be affected by reason of the school-leaving age?
§ Miss WilkinsonAt the moment, I cannot.