HC Deb 19 February 1948 vol 447 c248W
Mr. Swingler

asked the Minister of Education what are the latest figures of the number of classes in primary and secondary schools in England and Wales with over 60, over 50 and over 40 pupils, respectively; and how these figures compare with the numbers in 1946.

Mr. Tomlinson

Following is the information:

Order, 1944, which was last amended on 12th January, 1948, before being revoked and replaced by the Footwear Repairs (Maximum Charges) Order, 1948, which came into operation on 16th February. Local price regulation committees are at present investigating 134 complaints of overcharging between 12th January and 14th February.