HC Deb 25 April 1963 vol 676 cc392-3
8. Mr. Swingler

asked the Minister of Education if he will receive a deputation from the Staffordshire Education Authority on the subject of the major school-building programme for 1964–65; and on what date he will receive it.

Mr. Chataway

My right hon. Friend has received no request from the authority to send a deputation.

Mr. Swingler

Is the hon. Member aware that he will be receiving an invitation, in view of the fact that there is grave and widespread dissatisfaction in Staffordshire about his right hon. Friend's rejection of the majority of the proposals put forward by the Staffordshire Education Authority? Will he brief and prepare himself for the deputation when the request comes for him to receive it?

Mr. Chataway

If a request to receive a deputation comes from the Staffordshire Education Authority, my right hon. Friend will consider it very carefully.

Mr. Snow

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that he has already received requests to receive a deputation from Rugeley, in Staffordshire?

Mr. Chataway

That is quite true—concerning the provision of infant school facilities in Rugeley. That request is being considered, and a reply will be sent to the clerk of the council.