§ 76. Sir F. Markhamasked the Minister of Education if his attention has been drawn to the sickness and discomfort caused to children at the new Carnforth County Secondary School, Lancashire, due to the effect of solar rays through glass; and what other instances have been brought to his notice where the new glass and concrete schools construction has resulted in similar interruptions of lessons.
§ Sir D. EcclesMy Department recommend the fitting of blinds or curtains as essential equipment in all teaching rooms exposed to strong summer sunshine, and this is the general practice. At the Carnforth School, no such provision was made except in the assembly hall. The local education authority is investigating this incident, and will consider whether additional provision is needed.