§ Mr. Owenasked the Minister of Education how many grammar schools are not yet equipped with science laboratories up to the standard required by his Department; and what steps are being taken to remedy this to meet the sixth form opportunities which will arise with the bulge.
§ Mr. Geoffrey LloydI cannot say how many grammar schools lack adequate science laboratories, but projects costing some £2 million have been included in the 1958–59 building programme for additional science accommodation for grammar and technical schools. I have recently invited local education authorities to submit proposals for further improvements of this kind so that I can consider their inclusion in the 1959–60 building programme.