§ 89. Mr. G. Thomasasked the Minister of Education whether she is now able to state the effect of Circular 245 on the building programme for 1952–53 of English local education authorities.
§ Miss HorsbrughThe effect of Circular 245 in England is to reduce by 38 per cent. the value of major educational building projects which local education authorities may start between 1st December, 1951, and 31st March, 1953.
§ 90. Mr. Swinglerasked the Minister of Education what reply she has received from the Staffordshire education authority to her letter concerning estimated expenditure for 1952–53; and what action she proposes to take.
§ Miss HorsbrughI am awaiting the authority's reply.