§ Mr. Snowasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether he will examine details regarding class distribution at schools in Burntwood, Staffordshire, details of which have been 117W sent to him by the hon. Member for Lichfield and Tamworth; whether he is aware that, notwithstanding the scheduled opening of a new primary school at Boney Hay next September and an extension at Burntwood Primary School at the end of April next, previous estimates of the demand for school places are out of date; and if he will take the action necessary to allow for the changed situation.
§ Mr. CroslandA further primary school project was added to the 1966–67 school building programme last year to take account of rising population in the Burntwood Area. I have no evidence that the new places in programmes will not be sufficient to meet demand, but I am prepared to consider any proposals put to me by the Staffordshire Local Education Authority.
§ Mr. Snowasked the Secretary of State for Educaton and Science whether he will arrange, in view of the child population increase which is above previous estimates, and in view of the widespread concern in this overspill receiving area, to accelerate the start on building necessary for seven form entry at the comprehensive school, Chase Terrace, Burnt-wood, Staffordshire.
§ Mr. CroslandI have received no proposal from the Staffordshire Authority to increase the size of the Chase Terrace Secondary School project in the 1966–67 school building programme. I am prepared to consider a request from the authority that building of this project should start earlier.