§ Mr. J. Johnsonasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies the estimated number of children of school age in Zanzibar and Pemba; what proportion attended Government or grant-aided schools; what amount was spent on education in the two islands in 1952;and the intentions of the Protectorate Government regarding the provision of increased educational facilities for the children of Zanzibar and Pemba.
§ Mr. Hopkinson,pursuant to his right hon. Friend's reply of 11th November, 155W 1953 [Hansard, Vol. 520; c. 47], supplied the following information
The estimated number of children of primary-school age in Zanzibar and Pemba is 42,800; the proportion attending Government or grant-aided schools is 35 per cent. for boys and 14½ per cent. for girls.
Expenditure on education in 1952 was £223,300, nearly 12 per cent. of total Government expenditure.
The aim of the education plan over the next five years is a large increase in the number and size of primary schools, the extension of the primary school course by two years and the expansion of technical education and teacher training.