§ 64. Mr. Swinglerasked the Minister of Education what proportion of children reaching secondary school age this year in Newcastle-under-Lyme were able to secure grammar school places; and how this figure compares with those for five, and ten years ago, respectively.
§ Sir D. EcclesAbout 15 per cent. compared with about 20 per cent. in 1954. Figures for 1949 are not available. The proportion will, however, rise again when four new grammar and technical schools are opened in surrounding areas; three of them are expected to be in use next year.