§ Mr. BROADasked the President of the Board of Education how many nursery schools were in existence on 30th June, 1929; how many new nursery schools have been approved in the period 1st July, 1929, to 31st December, 1930, inclusive; the number of these now under construction; the number functioning; and the average initial cost of building a new school?
§ Sir C. TREVELYANOn 30th June, 1929, there were 28 recognised nursery schools in existence. Plans for four additional schools had already been approved, and during the period from 1st July, 1929, to 31st December, 1930, approval was given to plans for 23 further new schools. Of the 27 schools thus proposed, 15 are now open and recognised by the Board (making a total of 43) and eight are believed to be under construction. The cost of building a new nursery school is approximately £36 per place.