HC Deb 08 December 1955 vol 547 cc89-90W
75. Mr. Gower

asked the Minister of Education how many new grammar school places were provided in Wales during the past twelve months; how this figure compares with the number of new places in 1951; and what number he estimates may be provided during the next twelve months.

Sir D. Eccles

Two hundred and fifty-five compared with 900. I estimate that a further 1,700 new places will be provided in the twelve months ending 1st October next.

76. Mr. Gower

asked the Minister of Education how many new secondary modern school places were provided in Wales during the past twelve months; how this figure compares with the number of new places in 1951; and what number he estimates may be provided during the next twelve months.

Sir D. Eccles

Two thousand and fifty-five compared with 1,200. I estimate that 5,000 more places will be provided in the twelve months ending 1st October next.

Mr. Gower

asked the Minister of Education how many new primary school places were provided in Wales during the past twelve months; how this figure compares with the number of new places in 1951; and what number he estimates may be provided during the next twelve months.

Sir D. Eccles

Six thousand three hundred and ninety compared with 5,460. I estimate that a further 6,400 places will be provided in the twelve months ending 1st October next.