HC Deb 19 May 1949 vol 465 c38W
71. Mr. Marples

asked the Minister of Education what was the cost of the schools, elementary, secondary and other education authority schools, respectively, completed in the years 1937 and 1938.

Mr. Tomlinson

The information asked for is not available. I give below, however, a statement showing the capital expenditure on new schools (excluding special schools) approved in the financial years 1935–36 and 1936–37.

Financial Year Estimated capital cost
Elementary Secondary Technical
£ £ £
1935–36 2,562,306 443,729 441,694
1936–37 3,126,667 301,342 775,888