§ Mr. Gwynoro Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Wales how many nursery schools are to be provided in Wales in the next two years; and if he will make a statement on Government intentions.
§ Mr. Peter Thomas:By December, 1973, 39 new nursery schools will have been built in Wales under the Urban Aid Programme. These schools, together with new nursery classes, will provide 3,040 full-time nursery places. Local Authorities have now been invited to submit proposals for the next phase of the Urban Aid Programme.