§ Sir G. Jonesasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Education whether he is aware that the only facilities provided for elementary education in Stoke Newington by the London County Council elementary schools consists of one class to which one teacher is allotted; that the class is limited to 10 children at any given time; that each batch of 10 children receive instruction for half-an-hour only; that the pupils are restricted to children living near the school; and whether he will take immediate steps to 1073W provide adequate elementary educational facilities for the many children in the district who need it?
Mr. LindsayI understand that the facts are substantially as stated. The limitation of the number of children taught at one time, the period of their instruction and their proximity to the place at which the instruction is given are in accordance with the Board's directions against the opening of schools in evacuation areas for ordinary instruction. I regret that, owing to the comparatively small number of teachers now in London, only one teacher can at present be allocated to Stoke Newington, but I understand that the London County Council have arranged for the return to London of a certain number of teachers who are surplus to local requirements.