HC Deb 31 July 1947 vol 441 cc79-80W
73. Mr. G. Roberts

asked the Minister of Education if the is aware of the widespread concern in the Bethesda district, Carnarvonshire, arising from the protracted delay in providing facilities for school meals in the Carneddi School; and whether in view of the hardship to many of the children of this exposed and scattered district, the will intervene so as to secure the establishment of a canteen at the school before the onset of winter.

Mr. Tomlinson

No scheme for a new canteen was submitted until the former canteen premises had become unusable through dilapidation, and the proposal then received was far too costly in labour and material. An alternative temporary scheme has now been approved, but it will take some time to carry out.