§ Mr. Maxwellasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he is aware of the delay between plans being submitted and approval given for rebuilding church schools; and whether, in view of rising costs, he will make the Government's 75 per cent. grant towards the cost of rebuilding such schools cover the final cost of building and not the cost at the time approval was given.
§ Mr. CroslandI am not aware of any undue delay in my Department in approving plans of church schools. But I will gladly look into any cases if my hon. Friend will let me have details. Grant is related to the approved final cost on completion of the project.
§ Mr. Maxwellasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether he will take steps to increase from 30 years to 50 years the repayment period for loans towards the cost of rebuilding church schools.
§ Mr. CroslandNo. Loan periods are related to the expected life of the asset, and I see no justification for treating church schools differently from other schools.