HC Deb 24 January 1957 vol 563 c372
13. Mr. G. Jeger

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Education whether he is aware of the unsatisfactory arrangements for school dinners at the County Primary Schools, Junction Road, Stainforth; and whether he will provide for suitable accommodation to be built.

Sir E. Boyle

The West Riding local education authority was informed last November of the total value of building work for the school meals service it could expect to start during 1957–58. My noble Friend has not yet heard whether the authority wishes to include the replacement of the kitchen at the Stain-forth, Junction Road, Primary School, among these projects.

Mr. Jeger

Is the hon. Member aware that there is a strong feeling in the neighbourhood that it is by the direct instructions of his Ministry that the rebuilding of the canteen and refreshment facilities of this school have been struck out of the programme for 1957–58?

Sir E Boyle

I can assure the hon. Member that my noble Friend intends to leave it to each local education authority to decide which outstanding projects are most urgent and should be carried out first.