Mr. LauranceReed asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many nursery school places there are in the county borough of Bolton; and what steps she will take to expand that number.
§ Mrs. ThatcherIn January, 1970, there were 107 full-time pupils and 114 part-time pupils in maintained nursery schools in Bolton. The provision of a new nursery school with 60 places was approved last month as part of the urban programme.
§ Mr. Laurance Reedasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if she will make an official visit to Bolton.
§ Mrs. ThatcherI have no plans to do so at present.