§ 31. Sir C. Osborneasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science why building has not yet started on the primary school at Humberston, near Grimsby, which was included in the 1961–62 programme, and for which contracts were signed a year ago; what penalty clause was included for late completion of the contract; in view of the fact that the new housing estate has greatly increased the demand for places in this school, what new steps he is taking to get it completed; when it will be finished; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ChatawayI understand that because of unexpected difficulties over access to the site, it was not possible to sign a contract until last month. This provides for completion within a year and includes a penalty clause of £20 per week. Building work has now started. The local education authority has recently added two temporary classrooms to the existing primary school and expect that by May, 1965, there will be accommodation for all children of primary school age in Humberston itself.