HC Deb 30 May 1963 vol 678 cc167-8W
Mr. Leavey

asked the Minister of Education how many additional school places have been provided in Lancashire since April, 1955; how many are under construction or authorised; and how the current cost per place compare with costs in 1955, after allowing for the changed value of money.

Sir E. Boyle

On 31st March, 1963, 38,600 primary and 47,000 secondary school places bad been completed in the Administrative County of Lancashire since 1st April, 1955, and 15,400 primary and 30,400 secondary places were under construction or included in building programmes. The Ministry's current limits of net cost per place are £175 for primary schools and £310 for secondary schools, while in 1955 the corresponding limits after allowing for changes in building costs since were £132 and £311 respectively.

Mr. Leavey

asked the Minister of Education how many additional school places have been provided since April 1955 by the Lancashire County Council in the Borough of Heywood and the urban districts of Royton, Crompton, Milnrow, Littleborough, Wandle and Whitworth.

Sir E. Boyle

Up to 31st March, 1963, 1,200 places in primary schools and 480 in secondary schools.