§ 11. Sir H. Harrisonasked the Minister of Education how many grammar schools in East Suffolk have been closed in the last 12 years; how many have had major alterations; and how many it is proposed to close.
§ Mr. ChatawayOne boys' school has been closed and replaced by a mixed school; one school has moved into new buildings and five have had major alterations; one school will be closed as soon as the pupils can be accommodated elsewhere.
§ Sir H. HarrisonIs my hon. Friend aware that the East Suffolk County Council has a very fine record in the provision of new places and in the reconditioning of primary and secondary schools, but that there is a feeling abroad in the county that it is not so concerned about places in grammar schools? I am glad, therefore, to have had his reply. Will he ask the Minister to bear in mind that in any future building programme grammar school places should have a higher priority in this county?
§ Mr. ChatawayYes, Sir. My hon. and gallant Friend will have noticed that five grammar schools during this period have been given major alterations.