HC Deb 15 April 1954 vol 526 cc137-8W
47. Sir L. Ropner

asked the Minister of Education how many secondary and primary schools there are in the county of Yorkshire; and how many new schools of both categories are being built.

Mr. Pickthorn

In January, 1954, there were 1,628 primary and 262 secondary schools or departments in the three administrative counties of Yorkshire. There are 26 primary and 14 secondary schools under construction. These figures do not cover county boroughs.