HC Deb 28 June 1960 vol 625 cc113-4W
75. Sir F. Markham

asked the Minister of Education what instructions or directives have been given to local education authorities regarding the siting and building of schools; and how many counties are allowed to produce and develop their own designs.

Sir D. Eccles

Minimum standards for school premises are prescribed in The Standards for School Premises Re- gulations, 1959. All local education authorities are free to produce and develop their own designs, provided that they comply with the minimum standards and with the limits of cost per place. Advice on various aspects of school design is given in the series of Building Bulletins published by my Department.