§ 63. Sir T. Mooreasked the Minister of Education the present average size of, the classes in the schools under his control and the estimated increase as a result of the raising of the school age.
§ Mr. TomlinsonThe average size or classes in primary and secondary schools as a whole was 33.5 in January, 1946, the last date for which figures are yet available. Since my plans for increasing the number of teachers provide for more than sufficient teachers for the extra age group, this figure will be progressively reduced in the next few years.
§ Sir T. MooreI asked in the second part of my Question what is the increase that the right hon. Gentleman thinks will take place.
§ Mr. TomlinsonI could not give it without further notice, except to the extent which I -have already indicated.