§ Mr. Gallacherasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many new schools have been approved since the end of the war; on how many has work been commenced; how may have been completed; and at what dates will the remainder be completed.
§ Mr. WoodburnThe information set out below shows the position of new school provision since the end of the war.
New Schools
New Schools (a) Plans finally approved 20 (b) Number commenced 18 (c) Number completed 1 It is not possible to forecast when the remainder will be completed. One new school has been completed since the end of the war, and eighteen are under construction. Plans have been approved for another 20. It is hoped that all but a few will be completed before the end of 1949.
§ Mr. Gallacherasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many proposals for classrooms and practical rooms were received in 1947; how many were approved during the year; how many were under construction during the year; and how many were completed.
§ Mr. WoodburnAs the available statistics do not differentiate between classrooms and practical rooms, the information given below relates to both types.
Numbers of Rooms (a) Proposals received during 1947 682 (b) Approved during 1947 1,016 (c) Under construction at 31st December, 1947 1,100 (d) Available for occupation at 31st December, 1947 187 The figures given at (b), (c) and (d) above include works which have been carried over from the previous year.