HC Deb 01 March 1962 vol 654 c1513
16. Commander Kerans

asked the Minister of Education what steps his Department are taking to reduce overcrowding in the Brierton County Modern Schools in West Hartlepool; and whether he will make a statement.

Sir D. Eccles

The local education authority are being informed today that a new secondary school for 450 children is being included in the 1963–64 building programme. This will relieve the overcrowding at Brierton.