§ Mr. Kinnockasked the Secretary of State for Wales how many schools in Merthyr Tydfil and Wales, respectively, that are currently in use were built before 1903.
§ Mr. Peter ThomasRecent returns from local education authorities relate only to pre-1903 primary schools. There are six of these in Merthyr Tydfil and about 900 in Wales.
§ Mr. Kinnockasked the Secretary of State for Wales what are his proposals for the expansion of nursery and primary educational facilities in Merthyr Tydfil.
§ Mr. Peter ThomasA new infants'school for 160 pupils at Dowlais has been included in the major building starts programme for 1972–73. An allocation has been made under my infrastructure programme for primary school accommodation for 680 pupils. Eighty additional nursery places will be provided under phase 5 of the urban aid programme.