§ 42. Mr. Stonehouseasked the Minister of Education what arrangements are being made to provide alternative facilities for scholars at the Slater Street School, Darlaston, which was recently affected by fire.
§ Sir E. BoyleFor the time being, four rooms have been borrowed from nearby schools. Temporary buildings will be erected on the site and should be ready by next September.
§ Mr. StonehouseIs the hon. Gentleman aware that the borrowing of classrooms from other schools will make the overcrowding there worse? Can he give a date when this school can be rebuilt?
§ Sir E. BoyleI cannot say when this school will be replaced, but the temporary buildings will be movable and of good quality. I should like to pay tribute to the way in which the school authority has handled this matter.