HC Deb 26 February 1931 vol 248 cc2301-2W
Mr. FREEMAN

asked the President of the Board of Education what is the present number of nursery schools established; which of these are open-air schools; and what is the total number of children in attendance; and whether he will publish a list of those authorities who have taken advantage of their powers in providing nursery schools?

Mr. MORGAN JONES

There are 44 recognised nursery schools in England and Wales, of which 34 are open-air schools, while nearly all the others have good open-air facilities. My right hon. Friend is unable to state the actual numbers in attendance at these schools, but altogether they provide accommodation for 3,076 children. A new edition will shortly be published of the Board's List 42, which gives the names of recognised nursery schools and shows which of them are provided by local education authorities. I am, in the meantime, sending my hon. Friend a list of those authorities which have taken steps to provide such schools.

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