HC Deb 08 May 1958 vol 587 c117W
Mr. Body

asked the Minister of Education how many new primary school places and secondary school places, respectively, have been made available since 1951 in the areas of the Basildon Urban District Council and the Billericay Urban District Council, respectively.

Mr. Geoffrey Lloyd

The Billericay Urban District was re-named the Basildon Urban District Council on 1st April, 1955, but the boundaries were not altered. Following are the numbers of school places taken into use in the area between 1st January, 1952, and 31st March, 1958.

Primary Secondary
Major projects … 3,360(1,120) 1,080 (0)
Minor projects … 1,040 (440) 180 (90)
Total … 4,400(1,560) 1,260 (90)

NOTE:

The figures in brackets relate to the period up to 31st March, 1955.