§ 35. Dr. Kingasked the Minister of Education how many county authorities submitted proposals for rural reorganisation following the issue of Circular 283; and how many counties failed to take advantage of the opportunity to complete reorganisation.
§ 41. Sir F. Medlicottasked the Minister of Education which county authorities have up to the present time made proposals for the reorganisation of rural educational facilities as a result of the issue of Circular 283.
§ Sir D. EcclesOf the fifty-six county authorities which were maintaining rural all-age schools when I issued Circular 283, all but Caernarvon have made proposals to me. Caernarvon hopes to complete the very little reorganisation that remains for it to do by an arrangement with a neighbouring authority and without further building.
§ expenditure on building and the provision of more teachers?
§ Mr. VosperI accept that there is a need for many more places to be provided. At the same time, the number of places provided in the last two or three years does show a striking improvement.
§ Following are the figures:
§ all people who are keen on the reorganisation of rural education?
§ Sir D. EcclesYes, Sir.