HC Deb 26 November 1952 vol 508 c55W
73. Mr. Awbery

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how many children in Singapore are not receiving any education; and what plans are being prepared to provide a primary education for these children.

Mr. Lyttelton

Some 50,000 Singapore children between 6 and 12 do not go to school. The target is universal primary education before 1960. Thirty-six new primary schools have been built or are under construction. Sixty-two more should be completed in the next five years.

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