§ Mr. Tiffanyasked the Minister of Education at what date was the camp at Lilford taken by the Committee of Education for Poles; what expenditure has been incurred in alterations and renovations up to the nearest possible date; how many pupils and what staff are engaged at the school; and at what date is it expected that the school will be terminated.
§ Mr. TomlinsonI understand that the camp at Lilford was taken by the Committee on 12th December, 1947. The expenditure on the buildings up to 31st October (including rent, fuel, and maintenance as well as the cost of making the premises habitable) was£4,500. The school has 484 pupils and the staff consists of 22 teachers, 10 technical instructors and 41 administrative, domestic and cleaning staff. It is expected that the school will be closed in about five years' time.