HC Deb 08 June 1915 vol 72 cc186-7W
Mr. KING

asked the President of the Board of Education how many provided and non-provided elementary schools, respectively, have been commandeered in England and Wales for military purposes since 4th August, 1914?

Mr. HENDERSON

The following is a table showing the number of provided and non-provided elementary schools, respectively, which have been commandeered in England and Wales for military purposes since the 4th August, 1914:—

— Provided Schools. Non-Provided Schools. Total.
England … 581 406 987
Wales … 13 4 17
Total … 594 410 1,004