HC Deb 11 June 1953 vol 516 cc427-8
10. Mr. H. Hynd

asked the Minister of Education how many new schools it is estimated will be built in Accrington in the current financial year.

Miss Horsbrugh

None, Sir.

Mr. Hynd

Is not that answer very unsatisfactory in view of the fact that many children in Accrington have to travel considerable distances because there is no room in the schools in the neighbourhood, and that some of the schools are in a deplorable condition, particularly one about which I have been in correspondence with the right hon. Lady's Department?

Miss Horsbrugh

The local education authority have not asked for a new school to be included in their current building programme or in previous ones, but I am considering the authority's proposal to include a new secondary school in the reserve list for 1954–55.

Mr. Hynd

Can the right hon. Lady hold out any hope as to when she feels there is likely to be any result, in view of her present economy campaign?

Miss Horsbrugh

As we are building more schools than ever before there is great hope.