Sir J. D. REESasked the Secretary of State for War when the Carrington, Berridge Road, Scotland Road, Sneinton Dale, and Carlton Road schools in Nottingham, now in military occupation, will be vacated; and whether he can arrange to vacate before 30th June, failing which, inasmuch as three months are required to refit the buildings for teaching work, it will not be possible to have them ready for school work after midsummer?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLI am informed that Carrington and Berridge Road schools will be vacated before 30th June. As, in response to appeals by the education authorities, the Trent Bridge and West Bridgford Schools are being closed, it is regretted that it is necessary to retain for the present Scotland Road and Sneinton Dale schools. The occupation of the Carlton Road school is also as yet indefinite, but the urgency of the release of all educational premises is constantly borne in mind.