HC Deb 11 December 1958 vol 597 cc104-5W
73. Mr. E. Johnson

asked the Minister of Education if he is aware that there is a shortage of nursery schools in north Manchester; and if he will make a statement on his policy regarding such schools.

Sir E. Boyle

My right hon. Friend is aware of the demand for nursery school places in Manchester. His policy is to maintain the existing supply of nursery schools, but not to increase it for the present because this would entail the diversion of resources from other important objectives.

75. Mr. Short

asked the Minister of Education how many nursery school or nursery class places are available in England and Wales now and in each of the past four years.

Sir E. Boyle

The following is the answer:

NUMBER OF PUPILS ON THE REGISTERS OF GRANTAIDED NURSERY SCHOOLS AND IN NURSERY CLASSES IN MAINTAINED PRIMARY SCHOOLS
Number on register in d aide grant -aided nursery schools Number on register in nursery classes maintained in schools
1954 23,469 58,172
1955 23,944 57,414
1956 24,143 58,812
1957 23,765 55,866
1958 23,012 57,539