§ Mr. Bottomleyasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how many secondary schools exist in Basutoland, Bechuanaland and Swaziland; what is their capacity; and what plans are being made by Her Majesty's Government to expand secondary educational facilities in the three countries.
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§ Mr. FisherThe number and capacity of the various grades of secondary
— Basutoland Bechuanaland Protectorate Swaziland Schools Capacity Schools Capacity Schools Capacity 5 year School Certificate Course 7 1,150 3 624 9 1,335 3 year Junior School Certificate Course 13 1,150 5 511 12 1,125 Primary Schools offering 1st year Secondary Course 3 150 59 1,350 9 370 The preparation of development plans for the three territories, including plans for the expansion of secondary education facilities, is dependent on the provision and allocation of funds under the Commonwealth Development Bill which is currently before Parliament.