51 and 52. Commander Maitlandasked the Minister of Education (1) when it will be possible to abolish all-age schools in the urban district of Mablethorpe and Sutton; and if he is aware of the extreme congestion of the accommodation in both schools;
(2) what action he proposes to take to improve secondary education facilities in Mablethorpe and Sutton.
§ Sir D. EcclesConditions in these schools cannot be satisfactory until reorganisation is complete. I cannot give a date for this. In the meantime, improvements to existing buildings will be discussed with the local education authority.
53. Commander Maitlandasked the Minister of Education to authorise the addition of a dining room to Mablethorpe County School which could also be used for teaching purposes; and whether he is aware that the arrangements for school meals at this school are extremely unsatisfactory.
§ Sir D. EcclesI told the Lindsey Local Education Authority last month that I 73W could agree to work starling in 1957–58 on two of the four school meals building projects which they had proposed. I have not yet heard whether they consider that the project at Mablethorpe should be one of these.