HC Deb 05 May 1955 vol 540 cc148-9W
Mr. Hayman

asked the Minister of Education how many classes over 40 pupils there were in primary schools in Cornwall at the beginning of the school year 1954–55, or at the latest convenient date.

Sir D. Eccles

In January, 1954, the latest date for which figures are available, there were 99 infant and junior classes in Cornwall with more than 40 pupils on the registers.

Mr. Hayman

asked the Minister of Education how many classes over 30 pupils there were in secondary schools in Cornwall at the beginning of the school year 1954–55, or at the latest convenient date.

Sir D. Eccles

In January, 1954, there were 161 senior classes in Cornwall with more than 30 pupils on the registers.