§ Mr. Doddsasked the Minister of Education (1) if she is aware of the concern in Slade Green, near Erith, Kent, at the lack of school accommodation; and what action is being taken to deal with this problem;
(2) how many children, having attained the age of five years, will be unable to find a place in Slade Green, Kent, schools on resumption after the summer holiday.
§ Miss HorsbrughI have no reason to suppose that any children of statutory school age in the Slade Green area will be out of school this autumn. A new school at Colyer's Lane, due to open next term, will relieve the schools serving Slade Green. Another new school, at Slade Green itself, will be included in the 1953–54 building programme.