HC Deb 27 January 1955 vol 536 c49W
82. Mr. Swingler

asked the Minister of Education his estimate of the number of new school places on which building will start in the year 1955–56; and how this compares with his estimate of the number to be started in 1954–55.

Sir D. Eccles

I have only just received authorities' proposals for additional major projects to be started in 1955–56. For this reason, and because there is no limit on the number of minor projects which may be undertaken, I cannot yet say how many school places in all will be started in that year. There is little doubt that this year's figure will be exceeded.