§ Mr. G. Robertsasked the Minister of Education how many Welsh language schools have now been approved for general grant purposes by his Department in Wales; where they are located; the number of children attending each school; and the number of teachers serving in each school.
§ Sir D. EcclesIn practically all primary schools in Welsh-speaking areas instruction94W is given through the medium of the Welsh language. The latest available particulars about primary schools, departments or classes for Welsh speakers in areas which are mainly English speaking are as follows:
Local Education Authority Number of schools/departments Number of pupils Number of teachers Caernarvonshire 2* 124 7 Cardiganshire 1 175 8 Carmarthenshire 2 290 12 Denbighshire 2 150 6 Flintshire 6† 458 18 Glamorgan 8 489 24 Cardiff 1 88 4 Swansea 2* 167 9 * Includes one school for English-speaking children where special provision is made for Welsh speakers. † Includes four schools for English-speaking children where special provision is made for Welsh speakers.