§ 27. Sir C. Mott-Radclyffeasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Education what steps he is taking to avoid further delay in the building of two 1328 new classrooms at Holy Trinity School, Cookham, Berkshire.
§ Sir E. BoyleMy noble Friend approved the plans in February, 1957, and it is for the local education authority to carry them out. I understand that it is now doing all it can to get work started quickly.
§ Sir C. Mott-RadclyffeIs my hon. Friend aware that the discussions about the extensions to the school have been going on for the last eighteen months, that building has not yet begun, and that the present accommodation is most insanitary and unsatisfactory, for a number of reasons which he knows very well? Does he not agree that urgent emergency action should be taken?
§ Sir E. BoyleMy noble Friend approved the plans last February. I hope that the Question and Answer will draw the attention of all concerned to the importance of getting the work started quickly. One lesson that I draw from looking at the relevant papers is that it is a mistake for firms of architects, however proficient, to take on more work than they can really plan in the time.