HC Deb 18 November 1963 vol 684 c48W
Mr. Swingler

asked the Minister of Education if he will state the total number of comprehensive schools in England and Wales at the latest date for which figures are available; and what are the number of projects for comprehensive schools he has approved and the number he has rejected in the last three years.

Sir E. Boyle

In January, 1963, there were 175 such schools, compared with 130 three years earlier. Five proposals have been rejected during the last three years.