HC Deb 25 January 1966 vol 723 cc30-1W
Mr. Marten

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he will publish a table showing how many children are receiving primary education in the island of Nevis, the names of the primary schools, the floor space of each school, how many classrooms there are in each school, how many classes there are in each school, and the teacher-pupil ratio; and if he will make a statement about future plans for primary education.

Mrs. White

The number of children receiving primary education in Nevis is 3,994. These are divided among the following Schools:

Nevis has a common Education Department with St. Kitts and Anguilla, and the proposals for the improvement of education in St. Kitts apply also to Nevis.

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