HC Deb 17 July 1969 vol 787 c146W
52. Mr. Eddie Griffiths

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether, in view of large classes and cramped conditions in primary and secondary schools, he will have discussions with local education authorities on ways of using time and space more efficiently.

Mr. Edward Short

Although the primary and secondary school building programme increased from £87 million to £155 million between 1963–64 and 1970–71, I am aware that problems still exist. Discussions are at present under way between my Department and the associations of local authorities and teachers with a view to the preparation of a circular on the reduction of classes.