§ Mr. Swingler61, 62 and 63. asked the Secretary of State for Air (1) if he will hold an immediate investigation into the reasons for the delay in providing proper school facilities for the children of Royal Air Force parents at Khormaksar and Steamer Point. Aden, which has resulted in children being refused admittance to school, and in gross overcrowding; and if he will take appropriate disciplinary action against those responsible;
(2) why the new school, promised in 1956, for the children of Royal Air Force parents at Khormaksar and Steamer Point, Aden, has not yet been built;
(3) how many children of Royal Air Force parents at Khormaksar and Steamer Point, Aden, have been refused entry to school, owing to the lack of 44W accommodation; and what steps are now being taken to ensure proper educational provision for all children.
§ Mr. NeaveSince 1956 the number of Service children in Aden has increased substantially. The two new schools at Khormaksar will need to provide for more than twice as many pupils as we originally contemplated, and have had to be completely redesigned. About 50 children are at present awaiting admission to school. Authority has been given for the payment of fees at private schools and we are considering what else we can do to help while the new Service schools are being built.