§ Mr. Kelleyasked the Minister of Education what special steps he proposes to take to assist the local education authority to cope with the large increase in the school population arising out of the transfer of mineworkers from other areas into the Don Valley.
§ Sir D. EcclesI understand that the authority are now considering what building projects may be needed to meet any increase in population in the Don Valley and I shall consider carefully any proposals they put to me.
§ Mr. Kelleyasked the Minister of Education to what extent the minor buildings programme for 1963, and ensuing years, in the Don Valley area, will be affected by the sudden increase in the school population in the mining villages arising out of the transfer of families from other areas.
§ Sir D. EcclesThe West Riding Authority will be taking account of any special needs of the Don Valley when they let me know at the end of the month what minor works they wish to carry out in their area in 1963–64. I expect to settle authorities' minor works allocations in the autumn.