HC Deb 22 November 1954 vol 533 cc93-4W
Mr. G. Roberts

asked the Minister of Education how many Welsh language schools have now been approved for general grant purposes by his Department in Wales; where they are located; the number of children attending each school; and the number of teachers serving in each school.

Sir D. Eccles

In practically all primary schools in Welsh-speaking areas instruction is given through the medium of the Welsh language. The latest available particulars about primary schools, departments or classes for Welsh speakers in areas which are mainly English speaking are as follows:

Local Education Authority Number of schools/departments Number of pupils Number of teachers
Caernarvonshire 2* 124 7
Cardiganshire 1 175 8
Carmarthenshire 2 290 12
Denbighshire 2 150 6
Flintshire 6† 458 18
Glamorgan 8 489 24
Cardiff 1 88 4
Swansea 2* 167 9
* Includes one school for English-speaking children where special provision is made for Welsh speakers.
† Includes four schools for English-speaking children where special provision is made for Welsh speakers.