§ Mr. G. Longdenasked the Minister of Education what proposals he has in mind to improve the facilities for advanced science teaching in the schools.
§ Sir D. EcclesSince 1945, about 1,000 new laboratories have been built or started for maintained grammar and technical schools. I hope that authorities will continue to use their freedom in minor works to improve science accommodation. If some of these projects cannot be carried out for less than £10,000, I am ready to consider them on their merits. As announced in the Press today, industry has set up a substantial Trust to give grants towards capital works for this purpose at independent and direct-grant grammar schools. I warmly welcome this initiative.