HC Deb 22 November 1951 vol 494 cc547-8
23. Mr. J. Johnson

asked the Minister of Education to what extent the standstill in school building will affect any comprehensive schools.

Miss Horsbrugh

Most of the comprehensive schools due to start building soon are in London, and I would refer the hon. Member to the answer which my hon. Friend the Parliamentary Secretary gave to the hon. Member for Peckham (Mrs. Corbet) last Thursday.

Mr. Johnson

I am very happy to hear that because, when in opposition, her colleagues saw this matter in a partisan and political light, and I am very pleased—

Mr. Speaker

Is the hon. Gentleman asking a question?

Mr. Johnson

I was asking the hon. Lady whether she was aware of the pleasure of hon. Members on this side of the House at the attitude of her colleagues on that side of the House.

Sir H. Williams

Has my right hon. Friend taken steps to stop this most reactionary proposal of comprehensive schools?