§ 21. Mr. Skinnardasked the Minister of Education whether he is aware that the two departments of the Glebe Avenue School, Kenton, serve over 500 dinners daily in halls and classrooms; on what grounds the local authority has now been informed that a feeding unit is not regarded as necessary although three years ago it had a higher priority than other local schools where such units have been recently installed; and whether he will take steps to have this decision rescinded especially in view of the fact that three classes occupy the halls used as dining rooms.
§ Mr. TomlinsonThe answer to the first part of the Question is "Yes." It has recently become necessary to arrange canteen projects in strict order of urgency. There are other Middlesex projects judged to be more urgent than the replacement of the existing canteen provision at Glebe Avenue, but this project will take its turn as soon as possible.
§ Mr. SkinnardIs my right hon. Friend aware that a neighbouring school, which did not have to accommodate classes in the halls used as dining rooms, has had a feeding unit installed although it was 19th in the priority list as against the 16th position of Glebe Avenue School?
§ Mr. TomlinsonYes, Sir, that was installed before the necessity for urgent rearrangement took place.