HC Deb 29 May 1952 vol 501 cc180-1W
Mr. G. Thomas

asked the Minister of Education whether she is now able to state the economy to be effected in Wales in 1953 due to the restrictions of Circular 245 in connection with the school building programme.

Miss Horsbrugh

The effect of Circular 245 in Wales is to reduce by 40 per cent. the value of school building projects which local education authorities had planned to start between 1st December, 1951, and 31st March, 1953.

Mr. G. Thomas

asked the Minister of Education the estimated increase expected in the school population of Wales during 1953; and the estimated number of additional teachers to be appointed.

Miss Horsbrugh

I estimate that there will be an increase of between 7,000 and 8,000 in the school population of Wales during 1953. I have no information as to the number of additional teachers whom the local education authorities propose to appoint.