HC Deb 18 November 1948 vol 458 c526
2. Colonel Stoddart-Scott

asked the Minister of Education whether he is aware that it has taken over two years to build a canteen at the Ilkley-Ben Rhydding primary school; what have been the causes of the delay; what is now holding up its completion; and when the canteen is likely to be ready for use.

Mr. Tomlinson

I understand that the regrettable delay in the completion of this canteen has been due mainly to the pressure of housing and other work on the contractor, and to slow deliveries of certain equipment. I am informed that it will be brought into use for school meals next Monday.

Colonel Stoddart-Scott

Could the right hon. Gentleman say whether his own Department has been building this canteen, or the Ministry of Works? If it has been his own Department, would it not have been built quicker by the Ministry of Works? Is there lack of liaison between the two Departments?

Mr. Tomlinson

Neither my Department nor the Ministry of Works built that canteen.

Colonel Stoddart-Scott

Who did?