HC Deb 26 November 1951 vol 494 c116W
Mr. Hobson

asked the Minister of Education what is the number of new schools built in England since October, 1945, to October, 1951; and how many places have been provided.

Miss Horsbrugh

Between 1st October, 1945, and 1st October last, 649 new schools were completed in England. During the same period, 610,215 new places were brought into use.

Mr. Hobson

asked the Minister of Education (1) how many new schools have been built in Keighley since 1st January, 1914, to October, 1951;

(2) how many school places have been provided in Keighley since October, 1945, to October, 1951.

Miss Horsbrugh

Between the two wars three new schools were built in Keighley, and two others to provide 640 places are now under construction. Since 1945, about 160 school places have been brought into use in hired premises.