Mr. Creech Jonesasked the President of the Board of Education what progress has been made in the past three months in the releasing of school buildings from civil and military authorities for school purposes; what steps are being taken in reception areas to provide supplementary accommodation, and what new building is in progress; and whether building schemes in neutral and other areas are still suspended?
§ Mr. RamsbothamA large number of school buildings has been released, either wholly or partially, in the last three months. In reception areas supplementary school accommodation has been provided by the hiring of halls and other suitable buildings, and, according to the Board's records, the building of 94 new schools and 66 extensions and alterations of school premises is in progress. Building schemes in other areas are allowed to proceed where good cause can be shown,
720Wcautions for schools and educational institutions authorised by him to the last convenient date; and the amount of Government grant estimated to be payable by his Department?
§ Mr. RamsbothamThe total expenditure by local education authorities on air-raid precautions for schools and educational institutions approved by the Board up to 31st March, 1940, was as follows:
and 83 new schools and 113 extensions and alterations are in progress.