§ Sir W. Jenkinsasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Education (1) when the Porthcawl village school was placed on the black list and condemned by His Majesty's Inspector of Schools; why it was condemned; what is the rent paid by the Glamorgan Education Committee for the use of this school per annum; and what number of children are in attendance;
(2) whether he is prepared to consider granting permission to the Glamorgan Education Committee to complete the 1577W Porthcawl school by erecting a flat concrete roof, as he is unable to supply the necessary timber for roofing; and will he allow the contractors to proceed with the building if they guarantee that they are able to complete the building and that they have the material and also to find employment for skilled craftsmen who are now idle in the area?
Mr. LindsayThis school was originally a non-provided school and was placed on the black list at the beginning of 1925. The buildings were inconveniently planned, with defects in heating, ventilation and sanitation. The local education authority took over the school, and made considerable improvements; they pay a rent of £75 per annum. The number of children now in attendance is 211, including children privately evacuated in the district. The average attendance for the year 1938–39 was 146. The question of providing a new junior school for the district is receiving the Board's careful consideration. I will inform the hon. Member when a decision has been reached.