Welsh Language Schools

HC Deb 02 August 1963 vol 682 c184W

Mr. G. Roberts

asked the Minister of Education if he will state the number of Welsh language schools and the number of pupils attending them in each county of Wales.

Sir E. Boyle

The latest available particulars about Welsh language schools or departments in areas which are mainly English-speaking are as follows:

Local Education Authority		Number of Schools/Departments	Number of Pupils
Breconshire	…	3	222
Caernarvonshire	…	2	211
Cardiganshire	…	1	214
Carmarthenshire	…	4*	878
Denbighshire	…	5	418
Flintshire	…	7†	1,043
Glamorgan	…	13*	1,120
Cardiff	…	1	157
Swansea	…	2	258
	…	38	4,521
* Includes one secondary school
†Includes two secondary schools. The total excludes four Flintshire schools included in previous returns, as these schools are now considered to be located in mainly Welsh-speaking areas.