Mr. De la Bèreasked the Prime Minister whether, with a view to convening a conference between European countries which are at present in danger of alienation, he will consider putting forward some proposals to form the basis for discussion at the conference?
§ Mr. ButlerAs I informed the hon. Member for Bassetlaw (Mr. Bellenger) on 3rd July, the general aims of the foreign policy of His Majesty's Government were stated in a speech made by my Noble Friend on 29th June, and I do not think any useful purpose would be served by elaborating that statement at the present juncture.
ENGLAND AND WALES. Statement showing the number of new schools completed and/or opened during each year 1936 to 1938 (inclusive) with their accommodation and the estimated cost of construction of the buildings. Public Elementary School Year. Provided schools. Non-provided schools. * Number. Accomodation. Estimated cost of construction. Average cost per place. Number Accomodation. £ £ s. 1936 … 118 46,640 1,792,082 38 8 16 4,060 1937 … 143 55.977 2,374,312 42 8 17 5,392 1938 … 133 63,515 3,159,535 49 14 16 4,062 * Information as to the cost of construction is not available.
Secondary Schools provided or maintained by Local Education- Authorities. Year. Number. Accommodation. Estimated cost of construction. Average cost per place. £ £ s. 1936 … … 3 1,350 112,851 83 12 1937 … … 4 1,773 154,491 87 3 1938 … … 12 5,298 483,823 91 6