§ 13. Mr. Hastingsasked the Minister of Education in how many of the schools now being built double windows are being provided; and what percentage of the cost of heating he expects to save by this means.
§ Sir D. EcclesDouble windows are being incorporated in one or two new schools. Some saving in annual running costs is to be expected, but not sufficient to cover the additional capital cost of double windows.
§ Mr. HastingsDoes the right hon. Gentleman realise the cooling effect of the large windows which many schools are compelled to have to light the school rooms efficiently all over, and does he realise that, apart from the saving in fuel, the effect of these large windows is to 674 cool the atmosphere and produce an appearance of dampness, not only on the windows but, in some cases, in the rest of the school?
§ Sir D. EcclesThis is a technical problem and my advisers are investigating it very carefully. I understand that the glass industry is continuing research into it, but the present position is as stated in my original Answer.