§ 54. Mr. Scott-Hopkinsasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is the major building work allocation for 1969–70 for replacing the 55 primary schools in Derbyshire which are sub-standard, and if he will make steps to rectify the fact that 23.2 per cent. of pupils in Derbyshire primary schools are in new permanent places provided since 1946 as compared with the national average of 44.2 per cent.
§ Miss BaconTwo sub-standard schools will be replaced by projects which I have included in the programme. My Department's records show that the percentages mentioned by the hon. Member are 22 and 37 respectively. I accept that the national average is higher than in Derbyshire, as a result or rapid population growth and of large scale new housing in other parts of the country. As resources allow, I shall authorise projects for the replacement of old schools, in Derbyshire and elsewhere.