§ 41. Mr. Skinnardasked the Minister of Education what is the number of pupils on the roll in each of the comprehensive secondary schools now open; and the estimated enrolment of any such school due to open in September, 1949.
§ Mr. TomlinsonAs the answer to the first part of the Question contains a number of figures, I will, with permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT. No such school is expected to open next September.
§ Mr. SkinnardCan my right hon. Friend at any rate say what the average enrolment of the new schools to be opened this year will be?
§ Mr. TomlinsonThe hon. Member had better read my answer.
§ Mr. PeartIn view of the importance of comprehensive schools, will my right hon. Friend give the number of such schools and the county administrative areas in which they are located?
§ Mr. TomlinsonMy answer relates to certain schools in certain areas.
§ Following is the information:
| NUMBERS ON REGISTER AT COMPREHENSIVE SECONDARY SCHOOLS, JANUARY, 1949 | ||
| Boys | Girls | |
| Joseph Leckie School, Walsall | 340 | 349 |
| Evelyns School, Uxbridge, Middlesex. | 465 | 508 |
| Parkfield School, Potters Bar, Middlesex. | 254 | 216 |
| Hayes and Harlington School, Mellow Lane, Middlesex. | 726 | 631 |