§ Mr. Battleyasked the Minister of Education what is the total number of school places available in the electoral division of Clapham; whether all places have been taken; and whether there is a waiting list of children who have reached the age of five years and for whom admission to school has not been possible.
§ Mr. TomlinsonI am informed that in the electoral district of Clapham there are 7,253 places in county and voluntary schools. Present numbers on the roll are 6,821. No child is kept out of school for lack of a place, though it is not always possible to admit to a particular262W school all the children who wish to attend it.