HC Deb 05 February 1986 vol 91 c187W
Mr. Bell

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what steps will be taken to relieve overcrowding in Northern Ireland schools after 1 April when the moratorium on school building schemes begins.

Dr. Mawhinney

The usual steps to relieve overcrowding in schools in Northern Ireland, for example the provision of temporary classrooms, will continue to be taken, where appropriate under minor works schemes. The moratorium on new starts in the financial year 1986–87 applies only to major schemes.