§ Mr. Kershawasked the Minister of Education how many pupils there are in the largest class in the Girls' Technical School, Stroud; what is the average number in each class; what plans he has for additional classrooms, in view of the overcrowding at the school; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Geoffrey LloydThere are 38 pupils in the largest class. In September the numbers in each class were:
YEAR 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 33 34 29 30 26 13 31 33 29 38 30 26 I have approved the proposal submitted to me by the local education authority for the provision of an additional classroom. I understand that they are planning a further building proposal and I shall give it sympathetic consideration when I receive it.