§ Mr. Freesonasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science (1) what is her estimate of the total number of pre-1903 primary schools which need replacing by new buildings;
(2) what is her estimate of the total number of pre-1903 primary schools which need to be remodelled, other than those requiring to be replaced by new buildings.
§ Mrs. ThatcherReturns from local authorities in the last two years indicate that there are some 6,000 primary schools of this age in England which require replacement or major improvement.
§ Mr. Freesonasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is her estimate of the total capital expenditure required to replace or remodel slum or sub-standard pre-1903 primary schools.
§ Mrs. ThatcherAbout £500 million in England at 1972 prices, including land, fees and equipment.