§ 128. Dr. Strossasked the Minister of Education the total number of children in Stoke-on-Trent in elementary and in secondary schools; and what number, in each case, are receiving free milk each day.
§ Miss HorsbrughIn January last there were 45,520 pupils on the registers of maintained primary and secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. The last return shows that of the pupils attending school on a day in June, 1952, 100 per cent. in nursery schools, 91.7 per cent. in other primary schools, and 75.3 per cent. in secondary schools received free milk.
§ 129. Dr. Strossasked the Minister of Education how many classes in elementary schools in Stoke-on-Trent have more than 40 children in each class; and, of these, how many are in non-provided schools.
§ Miss HorsbrughIn January, 1952, the number of classes with more than 40 children in primary schools maintained by the Stoke-on-Trent local education authority was 290, of which 88 were in voluntary schools.
§ 131. Mr. Edward Daviesasked the Minister of Education how many schools are blacklisted in the city of Stoke-on-Trent; and what progress is being made to replace them.
§ Miss HorsbrughOne. I have already approved the authority's proposal to demolish the old premises, which had become dangerous owing to mining subsidence, and to replace them. The work should start early in the new year.