§ 27. Mr. H. Hyndasked the Minister of Education what estimates for school building were presented by the Lancashire Education Authority for the years 1961–62 and 1962–63; and what amounts he authorised for those years.
§ Sir D. EcclesProposals for the years 1960–61 and 1961–62 were submitted together; the amount asked for was about £.6½ million and that authorised was about £5¾ million. Proposals for an additional £500,000 were authorised later. For the 1962–63 programme proposals amounting to £4¼ million were received and those authorised amounted to about £2¾ million.
§ Mr. HyndWhile I do not want to pursue the matter, in view of the recent delegation to the Minister, when he can screw some more money out of the Treasury will he bear in mind the special needs of Lancashire, particularly the need to renovate and bring up to date some of the old dilapidated schools where they cannot be completely replaced?
§ Sir D. EcclesAs I told the hon. Member and his friends, when the school building reorganisation is complete, as it shortly will be, replacement will have a larger share.