HC Deb 30 November 1925 vol 188 cc1837-8W
Mr. RENNIE SMITH

asked the President of the Hoard of Education how many elementary schools in this country now in use have been condemned as unfit for the purposes of education; how many such schools have been replaced during the present year; and whether be has any plans for improving the existing elementary school equipment of the country?

Lord E. PERCY

The number of cases in which the Board's recognition of the premises of public elementary schools in their present condition has been limited to a definite period is 42. One replacement of such premises took place during the present year. As regards the last part of the question, I would refer the hon. Member to my statement on this subject on the 23rd July last in Committee: of Supply on the Board's Vote.

Mr. SMITH

asked the President of the Board of Education how many public residential schools have been condemned as unfit for the purpose of education?

Lord E. PERCY

So far as I know, none.

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