Schools (Building Costs)

HC Deb 11 May 1961 vol 640 cc63-4W

11. Mr. Slater

asked the Minister of Education how the average cost of schools built in 1955 compares with 1960; and what was the corresponding figure for 1950–51.

Sir D. Eccles

The average net cost per place of new primary schools was£158 in 1950,£143 in 1955 and£155 in 1960. The comparable figures for new secondary schools are£276,£244 and£271.