HC Deb 16 July 1985 vol 83 c94W
Mr. Skinner

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will estimate how many (a) primary and (b) secondary pupils are being taught in temporary accommodation at the latest available date.

Mr. Dunn

The information needed to provide estimates in the form requested by the hon. Member is not available. However, the current best available estimate is that in January 1985 there were 450,000 temporary places in primary schools and 370,000 temporary places in secondary schools maintained in use by local education authorities.

1940. Mr. Skinner

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many primary school pupils currently attend schools in buildings constructed before (a) 1920, and (b)

Mr. Dunn

This information is not held centrally.

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