HC Deb 06 February 1958 vol 581 cc195-6W
55. Mr. Swingler

asked the Minister of Education if he will set up a special committee to study the development and experience of comprehensive schools and schemes of comprehensive education in England and Wales and make recommendations so as to assist his Department and local education authorities in considering new proposals.

Mr. Geoffrey Lloyd

No.

Mr. Swingler

asked the Minister of Education how many comprehensive schools are now in existence in England and Wales; and how many were under construction at the latest date for which figures are available.

Mr. Geoffrey Lloyd

Forty-four and ten.