§ 37. Mr. Beswickasked the Minister of Education for how long the school build- 672 ing in Joel Street, Eastcote, Middlesex, has been vacant; and for what purpose it is intended the school shall be used.
§ Mr. HardmanThe Middlesex local education authority purchased these premises in February, 1947, and I understand that they had been vacant for at least a year before that. The authority propose to use the school for seriously crippled children, for whom there is a great shortage of accommodation, as soon as the necessary alterations can be carried out. In the meantime, the-premises may be used as an infants' school.
§ Mr. BeswickWhat assistance is being given to the local education authority to enable it to make the necessary conversion in this case?
§ Mr. HardmanEvery assistance is being given, and it is hoped that the premises will be ready for the use of the crippled children in the last period of 1947, but it is possible that it may be next Easter before the school can be opened.