§ 15. Sir A. V. Harveyasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science when, in view of the unsatisfactory and overcrowded conditions at Sutton County Primary School, he will consider approving the provision of a new school.
§ Mrs. Shirley WilliamsMy right hon. Friend is still considering whether a new school in Sutton can be approved for the 1968–69 building programme.
§ Sir A. V. HarveyHow long will it take to consider this matter? Is the Minister of State aware that conditions at the school are appalling? A large development is going on in the village. Why cannot we have an answer which would give satisfaction to my constituents?
§ Mrs. WilliamsThe hon. Member will be well aware that there are many Mem- 684 bers of Parliament who feel strongly about building replacements of schools in their areas. He will also be aware that the arrangements for school building programmes are necessarily taken together. Priorities from all the local education authorities involved must be considered and it would be quite improper to take one local authority out of the whole scheme and give an advance decision on one individual case.