HC Deb 30 January 1957 vol 563 c189W
97. Miss Lee

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies the number of children in British Guiana, of all races, between the ages of five and 15 years; and the number of school places available to them.

Mr. Profumo

The number of children in the primary education range, which is from 6 to 14 years of age, is estimated at 102,000. At present, there are 84,000 places, excluding private schools.